TOKYO, Sep 06 (News On Japan) –
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Japan’s Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino, turned 18 on September 6, formally changing into an grownup member of the Imperial household.
The Imperial Household Agency launched a video of the highschool senior strolling across the pond close to the Akishino residence within the Akasaka Estate in July, observing the encompassing crops.
The crops, which embody these the place dragonflies lay eggs and their larvae remodel, had been personally planted by Prince Hisahito, who has taken an curiosity in observing these creatures.
Upon reaching maturity on the sixth, Prince Hisahito shared his reflections on this vital milestone.
Prince Hisahito: “I feel as though my time in kindergarten, elementary school, and junior high school was just the other day, but now I find myself an adult. It makes me realize how quickly time passes. Over these 18 years, many people have supported me in various ways, and I am deeply grateful to them. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to my parents and sisters for raising me. As I enter my final year of high school, I want to focus on making the most of the remaining time, participating in school events, and working toward my future path. Going forward, I aim to continue learning from each experience, absorbing knowledge and growing as a person.”
While grownup male members of the Imperial household usually bear a coming-of-age ceremony, the Imperial Household Agency introduced that, as Prince Hisahito is at the moment getting ready for college entrance exams throughout this important interval, his coming-of-age ceremony shall be held at an “appropriate time” after his highschool commencement in March subsequent yr.
In the afternoon, Prince Hisahito plans to go to Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, in addition to the retired Emperor and Empress, to supply his birthday greetings.
Source: ANN