Emperor Naruhito's only male nephew will begin his Biology studies at the university. Prince Hisahito (18 years old), ...

(Imperial Household Agency of Japan via AP) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, third right, accompanied by Empress Masako, second ...

Naruhito was joined by his brother, Crown Prince Akishino, his sister-in-law, Crown Princess Kiko and his niece, Princess Kako. The family put on an elegant display, with the Emperor sporting a ...

Japan’s 18-year-old prince Hisahito pledges to fulfil royal duties ‘seriously’ at first press conference - Prince Hisahito is the only heir of his generation in the Japanese Imperial family ...

Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family's last hope for the monarchy's long-term survival — unless succession rules change — said marriage was not on his mind yet in his first press conference ...

In the Japanese line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne, there are just three people eligible to succeed Emperor Naruhito: His brother, Crown Prince Fumihitio; his nephew, Prince Hisahito; and ...

He is second in line behind his father Crown Prince Akishino, who is Emperor Naruhito's younger brother. Naruhito's daughter, 23-year-old Aiko, is not eligible as Japanese law stipulates that only ...

In 1986, he visited Japan with his wife, the late Princess Diana. Emperor Naruhito was prince at the time and welcomed the couple at the airport. He also took them on a tour of Kyoto. Naruhito ...

The prince said he would follow the good examples of his uncle, Emperor Naruhito, and other elder members of the Imperial family, while pursuing his university studies, beginning next month.

and Naruhito said he will follow his example. His concern resonates especially with that of many survivors of the US atomic bombings of Hiro­shima and Nagasaki in August, 1945, who are worried ...

He is second in line behind his father Crown Prince Akishino, who is Emperor Naruhito's younger brother. Naruhito's daughter, 23-year-old Aiko, is not eligible as Japanese law stipulates that only ...