Prince Tomohito speaks about alcoholism with touch of humor

Prince Tomohito speaks about alcoholism with touch of humor

SENDAI, Japan - Prince Tomohito of Mikasa, a cousin of Emperor Akihito, speaks humorously about his struggle with alcoholism at a lecture meeting on welfare services in Sendai on July 7.

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