Prince Hisahito Turns 18 A New Era for Japan

why do only four male members remain in Japan's 17 member royal family let's dive in Prince hisahito of Japan celebrated his 18th birthday on Friday becoming the first male Royal to reach adulthood in four decades this Milestone is crucial for Japan's Imperial lineage especially with the nation's declining population as the nephew of Emperor naruhito Prince hisahito is next in line after his father Crown Prince akishino the Imperial family now faces immense pressure with only four male members to sustain their centuries old tradition the 1947 Imperial house law mandates a male only succession impacting the future of the royal family for instance princess Aiko beloved by the public cannot Ascend the throne efforts to modernize these laws continue but for now jito's coming of age is a Beacon of Hope for Japan's Royal continuity