On September 5, the Imperial Household Agency of Japan released the latest images of Prince Hisahito's academic life at Tsukuba University, Ibaraki Prefecture (Kanto region, eastern Japan), exactly one day before his 19th birthday, according to The Asahi Shimbun .

This event quickly attracted attention not only from domestic media but also from international public opinion, because Hisahito is a special character: both a first-year student majoring in biology and the second person (after his father) in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum throne - the long-standing symbol of Japan.

A day later, Japan held a grand ceremony at the imperial palace to mark Prince Hisahito's coming of age.

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Prince Hisahito is currently a first-year student studying biology at Tsukuba University. Photo: Imperial Household Agency

In April this year, Hisahito officially entered university as a student at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Tsukuba. This was a groundbreaking decision compared to the tradition of the Japanese Imperial Family. For decades, members of the imperial family had studied at Gakushūin, a school closely associated with the aristocracy. Hisahito's choice of Tsukuba reflected his desire to broaden his experience and integrate more deeply into the life of the general student body.

The University of Tsukuba is known as one of the leading training and research centers in Japan, especially in the fields of natural sciences, technology and environment. Choosing to study biology here, Hisahito not only pursues his personal passion but also approaches global issues of ecology and sustainable development - which are increasingly becoming common concerns of modern society.

School life like everyone else

According to information from the Imperial Household Agency, the young prince has adapted very quickly to university life. Hisahito moves flexibly between the Imperial residence in Tokyo and his private residence in Tsukuba to facilitate his studies. In the classroom, Hisahito participates in all the basic subjects: from English, biology, to laboratory practice sessions and field research.

Not only studying hard, Hisahito also actively participates in extracurricular activities. In early summer, the prince participated in the school's sports festival, competing in dodgeball with friends and teachers. During the dormitory's annual traditional festival, the prince also did not hesitate to stand and sell cakes at the stall organized by the students, directly serving visitors and interacting with friends. These images leave a strong impression: Despite his special background, Hisahito is living and studying like a normal student, studying, playing, making friends, and integrating into the community.

Studying and royal duties in parallel

Although the prince spends most of his time studying, he does not forget his royal duties. Over the summer, he attended a photo exhibition in Tokyo with his parents and older sister, Princess Kako. The event was held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and to recall the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

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Prince Hisahito enjoys student life at Tsukuba University. Photo: Imperial Household Agency

At the end of July, Hisahito also participated in welcoming a group of students from Okinawa Prefecture to experience being reporters in the capital. Here, the prince played the role of a companion, encouraging the students' learning spirit.

It is noteworthy that Hisahito always arranges his schedule so that it does not affect his studies. This balance shows Hisahito's sense of responsibility: trying to fulfill his role as a student while also fulfilling his duties in the royal family.

During his summer vacation, the prince spent a lot of time preparing for his September 6th Coming of Age ceremony at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. He reviewed photos of his father's coming-of-age ceremony 40 years ago, exchanged experiences, received guidance on traditional costumes, and participated in many ritual rehearsals.

After his coming of age ceremony, Hisahito will begin to participate more in the activities of the Japanese Imperial Family. However, as the Imperial Household Agency has confirmed, his studies at Tsukuba University remain the prince's top priority. This shows a clear direction: Despite his responsibility as a symbol of the state, his intellectual and personal development remains the most important foundation.

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