Key Facts
• Prince Hisahito, son of Prince Akishino, celebrates his 19th birthday on September 6.
• The coming-of-age ceremony, delayed due to university exams, follows a 40-year tradition.
• Key rituals include the “Crowning Ceremony” at the Imperial Palace, observed by the Emperor and Empress.
• Prince Hisahito will wear traditional Heian-era attire and a crown costing approximately ¥2.6 million.
• The Emperor will bestow the “Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum.”
• A private banquet hosted by Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko will take place at the Imperial Hotel.
• Around 30 attendees include the Emperor, Empress, former Emperor, and extended royal family.
• Princess Mako and her husband, Kei Komuro, residing in the U.S., will not attend.
• Related events include visits to Ise Grand Shrine and Emperor Jimmu’s Mausoleum on September 8.
• A luncheon with 40 guests, including university affiliates, is scheduled for September 10.
• The ceremony adheres to post-war male royal traditions, last held in 1985 for Prince Akishino.
Summary
Prince Hisahito, son of Prince Akishino, will participate in a coming-of-age ceremony on September 6, marking his transition to adulthood. The event, delayed from last year due to university exams, includes traditional rituals such as the “Crowning Ceremony” and the presentation of the “Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum.” Prince Hisahito will don Heian-era attire, with the crown costing ¥2.6 million. A private banquet at the Imperial Hotel will host 30 royal family members, though Princess Mako and her husband will not attend. Additional events include visits to Ise Grand Shrine and Emperor Jimmu’s Mausoleum, as well as a luncheon with university affiliates. This ceremony follows a 40-year tradition, last observed in 1985 for Prince Akishino.
