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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 6 Kyodo - Japanese Prince Hisahito returns to his Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

ISE, Japan, Sept. 17 Kyodo - Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Photo taken on Sept. 6, 2025, shows a chair used by Japanese Prince Hisahito during his coming-of-age ritual in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo the same day. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Photo taken on Sept. 6, 2025, shows a chair used by Japanese Prince Hisahito during his coming-of-age ritual in the Shunju-no-Ma room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo the same day. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko 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

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

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko 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

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko 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

Japanese Prince Hisahito (far L), accompanied by his father Crown Prince Fumihito, his mother Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from R), and his elder sister Princess Kako, arrives at a Tokyo hotel on Sept. 6, 2025, for a private banquet following a series of coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Photo taken on Sept. 6, 2025, shows the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum awarded to Japanese Prince Hisahito during coming-of-age rites in Tokyo. (Pool photo)

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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

Japanese princesses Aiko (L) and Kako 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

Japanese princesses Aiko (L) and Kako 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

Japanese Prince Hisahito speaks to journalists after returning to his Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo following a series of coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito speaks to journalists after returning to his Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo following a series of coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito speaks to journalists after returning to his Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo following a series of coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito speaks to journalists after returning to his Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo following a series of coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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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

People holding national flags gather at a square near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, to greet a vehicle carrying Prince Hisahito, as he leaves the palace following a series of coming-of-age rites.

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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

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

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

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

Japanese Prince Hisahito returns to his Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

A state carriage carrying Japanese Prince Hisahito heads to the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries in Tokyo during his coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

A state carriage carrying Japanese Prince Hisahito heads to the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries in Tokyo during his coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

A state carriage carrying Japanese Prince Hisahito heads to the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries in Tokyo during his coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, in ceremonial attire, is pictured in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during his coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

A state carriage carrying Japanese Prince Hisahito heads to the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries in Tokyo during his coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, adorned with the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, is pictured in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo following a series of coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, adorned with the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, is pictured in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo following a series of coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, adorned with the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, is pictured in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo following a series of coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito returns to his Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, adorned with the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, leaves the Imperial Palace in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito returns to his Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites at the Imperial Palace on Sept. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, adorned with the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, leaves the Imperial Palace in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, adorned with the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, leaves the Imperial Palace in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, adorned with the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, leaves the Imperial Palace in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, adorned with the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, leaves the Imperial Palace in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

Japanese Prince Hisahito, adorned with the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, leaves the Imperial Palace in Tokyo after going through a series of coming-of-age rites on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

People waving national flags greet a vehicle carrying Japanese Prince Hisahito at a square near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, as he leaves the palace following a series of coming-of-age rites.

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Coming-of-age rites for Japan Prince Hisahito

People waving national flags greet a vehicle carrying Japanese Prince Hisahito at a square near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2025, as he leaves the palace following a series of coming-of-age rites.