Japan’s Prince Hisahito has spoken about his official duties at his debut news conference after reaching adulthood last year.

Japan’s 18-year-old prince Hisahito pledges to fulfil royal duties ‘seriously’ at first press conference - Prince Hisahito is the only heir of his generation in the Japanese Imperial family

Japanese Prince Hisahito, who could well become emperor one day if the country's succession laws are not changed, told his first press conference on Monday that he would strive to fulfil his royal duties.

TOKYO >> Japanese Prince Hisahito, who could well become emperor one day if the country’s succession laws are not changed, told his first press conference on Monday that he would strive to fulfill his royal duties.

The prince, who is second in line to the throne, underlined the importance of thinking of the people as a member of the imperial family.

Japan's Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, expressed Monday his desire t

Japan's Prince Hisahito, now 18 and the second in line to the throne, discusses balancing royal responsibilities with his passion for biology, especially dragonflies. As Japan's royal family navigates existential challenges,

Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, held a debut news conference on Monday, telling reporters he would try to balance official duties and his university studies and research about the dragonfly.