Japan: First coming-of-age ceremony in 40 years for a male imperial family member

July 31, 2025

Taken from Japantimes.co

Prince Hisahito. Photo by Imperial Household Agency.

The Imperial Household Agency… announced the details of the coming-of-age ceremony for Prince Hisahito, son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, on Sept. 6, his 19th birthday.

It will be the first coming-of-age ceremony for a male imperial family member in 40 years, since that of Crown Prince Akishino. Prince Hisahito is second in line to the throne, after his father.

During the ceremony… Prince Hisahito will receive a crown from Emperor Naruhito’s messenger at the Crown Prince’s residence at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 6. Prince Hisahito will then attend the Kakan-no-Gi crown-wearing ritual at the Imperial Palace.

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