Sun Sep 08 04:25:08 UTC 2024: – Prince Hisahito turned 18 and became the first male member of Japan’s imperial family to reach adulthood in nearly four decades
– He expressed eagerness to embrace opportunities and learn from every experience
– He thanked those who supported him over the years, including his parents and elder sisters
– His Coming-of-Age ceremony and press conference will be scheduled for spring 2025 or later, after his high school graduation
– He is the first imperial family member to reach adulthood under Japan’s revised Civil Code, which decreased the age of adulthood to 18 from 20

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