Japan's Prince Reaches Adulthood Amidst Succession Concerns

Prince Hisahito's Coming-of-Age Ceremony: Japan celebrated Prince Hisahito's coming-of-age with a ceremony at the Imperial Palace, marking his transition into royal adulthood and his responsibilities as the second in line to the throne, amidst ongoing debates about the male-only succession rules.

Debate on Succession Rules: Despite public support for allowing women to ascend the throne, traditionalists maintain that the male-only succession is vital to Japan's imperial lineage, while proposals for modernizing the royal family face challenges, including the pressures faced by royal women and the reluctance of distant male relatives to rejoin the family.