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Prince Hisahito Turns 20, First Male Imperial Adult Since 1985

9/6/2026

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Prince Hisahito rode a horse-drawn carriage after his coming-of-age ceremony on September 6, 2025.
He turned 20, becoming the first male imperial family member to reach adulthood since Crown Prince Fumihito in November 1985.
Hisahito is a second-year biology student at the University of Tsukuba, studying English for scientific papers.
He previously attended the New Year’s Greeting, a poetry-reading ceremony, and a May state banquet for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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Prince Hisahito rode a horse-drawn carriage after his coming-of-age ceremony on September 6, 2025.
He turned 20, becoming the first male imperial family member to reach adulthood since Crown Prince Fumihito in November 1985.
Hisahito is a second-year biology student at the University of Tsukuba, studying English for scientific papers.
He previously attended the New Year’s Greeting, a poetry-reading ceremony, and a May state banquet for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.