Who is Japan’s ‘dragonfly’ prince, who could be the last emperor of the world’s oldest monarchy?

world • 9/7/2025

Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. Many people in Japan worry he could be the last.

Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. Many people in Japan worry he could be the last. The elaborate palace rituals to formally recognize Hisahito as an adult on Saturday are a reminder of the bleak outlook f... [5945 chars]