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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) introduces Crown Prince Akishino (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (4th from R) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. Beside them are the Philippine president's wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos (far L), and Japan's Empress Masako. (Pool photo)

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, and Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew, attend a state banquet for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, and Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew, attend a state banquet for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New year lectures for imperial family

New year lectures for imperial family

Japanese Prince Hisahito (C), nephew of Emperor Naruhito and the only son of Crown Prince Fumihito, attends the Imperial New Year's Lectures by scholars at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, alongside Princess Kako and Crown Princess Kiko (far R). (Pool photo)

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New Year greeting event at Japan's Imperial Palace

New Year greeting event at Japan's Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (C) and their daughter Princess Aiko (3rd from R) wave to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New Year greeting event on Jan. 2, 2026. Also attending are Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from L), Crown Princess Kiko (far L), their daughter Princess Kako (2nd from R) and their son Prince Hisahito.

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Kazakhstan's president in Tokyo

Kazakhstan's president in Tokyo

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (4th from R) attends a luncheon hosted by Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, with Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from L) also in attendance. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

(from L) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako attend the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako (front, R), Crown Prince Fumihito (back, L) and Crown Princess Kiko attend a tea ceremony with recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako (front, R), Crown Prince Fumihito (back, L) and Crown Princess Kiko attend a tea ceremony with recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on October 14, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at a Tokyo hotel on Sept. 6, 2025, for a private banquet for Prince Hisahito, following his coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend Prince Hisahito's coming-of-age ritual in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito bows in front of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in the Matsu-no-Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, during coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (R) expresses his thanks to Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in the Matsu-no-Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, during coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (R) expresses his thanks to Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in the Matsu-no-Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, during coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (R), in ceremonial attire, walks in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, in ceremonial attire, walks in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, in ceremonial attire, stands in front of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to express his thanks to them in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by the emperor during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far R), Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko are pictured in the "Shunju-no-Ma" room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Prince Hisahito puts on a crown bestowed by the emperor during his coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far R), Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko are pictured in the "Shunju-no-Ma" room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Prince Hisahito puts on a crown bestowed by the emperor during his coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (front, R) and his wife Crown Princess Kiko are pictured in the "Shunju-no-Ma" room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as their son Prince Hisahito puts on a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, in ceremonial attire, has a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito put on during his coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from R) is pictured in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, as Prince Hisahito puts on a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (R), in ceremonial attire, stands in front of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by the emperor during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (R), in ceremonial attire, stands in front of his father Crown Prince Fumihito and his mother Crown Princess Kiko in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (R), in ceremonial attire, bows in front of his father Crown Prince Fumihito and his mother Crown Princess Kiko in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (C), in ceremonial attire, advances toward Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by the emperor during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (C), in ceremonial attire, bows in front of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by the emperor during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, in ceremonial attire, walks in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (C), in ceremonial attire, bows in front of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by the emperor during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, in ceremonial attire, walks in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, in ceremonial attire, walks in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (L), in ceremonial attire, walks in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (L), in ceremonial attire, walks in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (L), in ceremonial attire, walks in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, while wearing a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito during his coming-of-age rites. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (2nd from L), in ceremonial attire, has a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito put on during his coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito (R), in ceremonial attire, has a crown bestowed by Emperor Naruhito put on during his coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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