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Japan's Prince Hisahito has reached adulthood, becoming the first male royal in 40 years to do so, amid concerns over the future of the country's male-only succession policy and the possibility that he may be the last male heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne due to declining royal numbers and debates over reforming succession laws.
Japan's Prince Hisahito, the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years, has celebrated his coming-of-age ceremony, highlighting ongoing debates over the country's male-only royal succession policy amid concerns about the shrinking and aging imperial family. Hisahito, second in line to the throne, is likely to become emperor, but the tradition limits succession to males, raising questions about the future of the monarchy, especially with his sister Mako having left the royal family after marriage.
Prince Hisahito's coming-of-age ceremony highlights Japan's ongoing imperial succession crisis, as the country's male-only succession rules threaten the future of its oldest monarchy, with public support growing for allowing women to ascend the throne.
Japan celebrated the coming of age of Prince Hisahito with a ceremony at the Imperial Palace, amid ongoing concerns about a potential succession crisis as he prepares to become a future emperor.
Japan's Prince Hisahito, on the cusp of his 19th birthday, is enjoying a fulfilling college life at the University of Tsukuba, engaging in biology studies and campus activities, with recent photos showing him biking and exploring campus green spaces.