Knives found at Japanese prince's school desk

Prince Hisahito, who began attending the school this month, was not in the classroom when the knives are believed to have been left.PHOTO: AFP.

TOKYO (AFP): Two kitchen knives have been found at the school desk of Japan's Prince Hisahito, grandson of Emperor Akihito, with security camera footage showing a suspicious man trespassing on the grounds, media reported on Saturday (April 27).

The incident comes as authorities are beefing up security ahead of the popular emperor's abdication next week after a 30-year reign.