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Meet Japan’s young Prince Hisahito, next in line to the imperial throne

Eighteen-year-old Prince Hisahito met the Japanese press for the first time in his official capacity

Published: 5:30pm, 4 Mar 2025Updated: 6:27pm, 4 Mar 2025

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Japan’s Prince Hisahito held his maiden press conference on March 3, 2025. Having just turned 18, Hisahito is expected to prepare to shoulder the future of the Japanese monarchy as the only son of Crown Prince Akishino, who is next in line to be emperor.

Meet Japan’s young Prince Hisahito, next in line to the imperial throne

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Eighteen-year-old Prince Hisahito met the Japanese press for the first time in his official capacity