5 Facts About Prince Hisahito, Heir to the Japanese Imperial Throne Who Just Turned 18

TOKYO – Prince Hisahito heir to the Japanese Imperial throne, has just turned 18, marking a new phase in his life as a member of the imperial family. As the only male successor in the younger generation of the Imperial Family, Hisahito has attracted public attention.

The reason is, Prince Hisahito is the first adult male in the Royal Family. Empire of Japan after nearly four decades. While his father, Crown Prince Akishino is the last adult male in the family.

Hisahito is the youngest member of the Japanese Imperial Family, which consists of 17 members, of which only four are male. He will be second in line to the throne after his father, as the current Emperor of Japan, Emperor Naruhito, has a daughter, Princess Aiko.

According to Japanese law, women cannot ascend the throne. Here are five interesting facts about Prince Hisahito as reported by Ap News, Tuesday (10/9/2024).

5 Facts About Prince Hisahito, Heir to the Japanese Imperial Throne Who Just Turned 18

1. Birthday September 6th

Foto/The Japan News

The reason Prince Hisahito’s popularity has skyrocketed again is the fact that he is now an adult. Hisahito just turned 18 on September 6, 2024.

He also became the first imperial member to come of age under Japan’s revised civil code, where previously the age of majority for Japanese citizens was 20, under this policy it is 18.

2. First Male Child in the Japanese Empire after 41 Years

Foto/New York Post