Key Facts
• Princess Kiko of Akishino celebrated her 59th birthday on September 11, 2025.
• She expressed relief after her son, Prince Hisahito (19), completed his coming-of-age ceremony.
• Princess Kiko hopes Prince Hisahito will fulfill his duties as an adult member of the Imperial Family.
• Prince Hisahito, now a student at the University of Tsukuba, has been living apart from his family since April.
• The prince drives a yellow Beetle, previously used by Prince Akishino, within the Akasaka Estate.
• Princess Kiko expressed gratitude to those who supported Prince Hisahito’s growth.
• She hopes Prince Hisahito will gain diverse experiences and broaden his perspective.
• Princess Kiko shared joy over the birth of her first grandchild, born to her eldest daughter, Mako Komuro, in the United States.
• She expressed a wish for Mako and her family to visit Japan at an opportune time.
Summary
Princess Kiko of Akishino marked her 59th birthday on September 11, 2025, reflecting on significant family milestones. She expressed relief following her son, Prince Hisahito’s, successful coming-of-age ceremony and emphasized her hopes for him to responsibly fulfill his duties as an adult member of the Imperial Family. Currently studying at the University of Tsukuba, Prince Hisahito has been living apart from his family but maintains close ties, including driving his father’s vintage yellow Beetle within the Akasaka Estate. Princess Kiko also shared her joy over the birth of her first grandchild, born to her eldest daughter, Mako Komuro, in the United States, and expressed hopes for a family reunion in Japan. She conveyed gratitude to those who supported her family and encouraged Prince Hisahito to embrace diverse experiences to broaden his perspective.
