A luncheon was held in Tokyo on Wednesday to celebrate the coming of age of Prince Hisahito, second in line to the throne, after his father, Crown Prince Akishino.
The luncheon was hosted by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Kiko and attended by about 30 guests, including Princess Kako, Prince Hisahito’s elder sister, and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Crown Prince Akishino said in a speech that he hopes that Prince Hisahito will fulfill his duties as an adult imperial family member.
Prince Hisahito’s coming-of-age ceremony was held on his 19th birthday on Saturday, following a one-year postponement due to his university entrance exam preparations.
Wednesday’s luncheon was the final in a series of ceremonies and events marking Prince Hisahito’s coming of age.
