The step forward of Prince Hisahito of Japan, ... That day marked a historic event without any exaggeration. Princess Aiko (then 40 years old), wife of Prince Akishino, gave birth.

Prince Hisahito, the 18-year-old son of Crown Prince Akishino, has marked a significant milestone as the first male to join Japan's imperial family as an adult in 40 years. Hisahito, who is second ...

His father, Crown Prince Akishino, was the last male to reach adulthood in the family, in 1985. Hisahito is the youngest of the 17-member all-adult imperial family, which currently has only four ...

Crown Prince Akishino (right) and Crown Princess Kiko (second right) were in attendance on Tuesday, along with their children Kako, 29, (left) and Hisahito, 18. Second left, Princess Aiko ...

Prince Hisahito becomes first male from royal family to reach adulthood in four decades. ... Akishino, 58, was the last male member of the family to reach adulthood in 1985.

FILE - Japan's Prince Hisahito, wearing a traditional ceremonial attire, is accompanied by his parents, Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko, his sisters Princess Mako, left, and Princess Kako, right ...

TOKYO (AP) — In a big milestone for Japan's royal family, Prince Hisahito turned 18 on Friday, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades.

In a big milestone for Japan’s royal family, Prince Hisahito has turned 18, ... is the nephew of Japanese Emperor Naruhito. His father, Crown Prince Akishino, was the last to do so, in 1985.

TOKYO (AP) — In a big milestone for Japan's royal family, Prince Hisahito turned 18 on Friday, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades. It is a ...

His father, Crown Prince Akishino, was the last to do so, in 1985. Hisahito is the youngest of the 17-member all-adult imperial family, which currently has only four men.

FILE - Japan's Prince Akishino, left, and his wife Princess Kiko, carrying their son Prince Hisahito, are welcomed by the staff of an imperial ranch in Takanezawa, north of Tokyo, March 28, 2008 ...