18-year-old Prince Hisahito, Japan's only male heir, faces potential future succession crisis under 1947 law.

Prince Hisahito of Japan turned 18, becoming the last hope for the imperial family's male-line succession. As the only son of Crown Prince Akishino, he is second in line to Emperor Naruhito. His formal coming-of-age ceremony is postponed until 2025. The 1947 Imperial Household Law bars female succession, despite 90% public support for change, while conservative lawmakers resist altering these rules. Hisahito’s interests include natural history.

September 05, 2024
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