Concerns About Prince Hisahito's Marriage and the Future of the Imperial Family: A Call for Discussion

Concerns About Prince Hisahito’s Marriage and the Future of the Imperial Family: A Call for Discussion

Question from a Reader:
I’m a bit worried about Prince Hisahito’s marriage. I think it might be difficult for him to marry early due to his appearance. Additionally, I feel that if the Emperor and the heads of the imperial family only follow the male line, the royal family may not be able to continue. With many citizens supporting the idea

Understanding Prince Hisahito's Marriage Concerns and the Future of Japan's Imperial Family

Understanding Prince Hisahito’s Marriage Concerns and the Future of Japan’s Imperial Family

Reader’s Question:
I’m worried about Prince Hisahito’s marriage. I think it might be difficult for him to marry early due to his appearance. I’m also concerned that if the Emperor and the heads of the Imperial Family are only male-line descendants, the Imperial Family may not be able to continue. Why is there no concrete movement, despite many people in the

Prince Hisahito's Coming-of-Age Press Conference: A New Era for the Akishino Family?

Prince Hisahito’s Coming-of-Age Press Conference: A New Era for the Akishino Family?

Question from a reader:
After watching Prince Hisahito’s coming-of-age press conference, my perspective has shifted a bit. While I believe he had a script, his confident way of speaking seemed even more polished than that of his parents. I was particularly surprised when he referred to “the people” instead of using the term “commoners,” which is often used by his mother,