Sun Sep 08 04:15:37 UTC 2024: – Prince Hisahito of Japan, the only son of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 18 and is now considered a highly eligible bachelor
– He is the imperial family’s last hope for long-term survival unless rules are changed to allow female succession
– His formal coming-of-age ceremony has been pushed back to at least 2025 so he can finish school
– The Imperial Household Agency released a video of him strolling in the woods, highlighting his interest in natural history.