Tokyo, Sept 6, 2025 (AFP) - Japan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms

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2025-09-06

Japan heralded on Saturday the coming-of-age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where a succession crisis is brewing. The nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to become emperor after his father, the 19-year-old received a black silk and lacquer crown at the ceremony, which marks the beginning of his royal adult life. "Thank you very much for bestowing the crown today at the coming of age ceremony," sai......

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