Prince Hisahito, the son of Naruhito's brother, Fumihito. As a result, Fumihito is the Crown Prince. Here, see photos of Naruhito throughout his life—from black-and-white childhood photos to ...

However, Naruhito will not become emperor of Japan until the stroke of midnight ... Emperor Akihito will abdicate in favor of 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, also kicking off the new imperial ...

Prince Hisahito of Japan reached an important milestone ... Hisahito will be presented with a crown gifted to him by his uncle, Emperor Naruhito. The young royal will also have a special 'Choken ...

Emperor Naruhito ... according to the Japan Times. 'It would be difficult to pass on (official duties) if the number (of imperial family members) decreases,' the crown prince told journalists ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks to well-wishers from a balcony ... noting the massive earthquake in the Noto Peninsula region of central Japan on New Year's Day in 2024 as well as other natural ...

Crown Prince Fumihito, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, said ahead of his 59th birthday on ... while declining to comment on the country's imperial household system. Japan's 1947 Imperial ...