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 significant development for a family that has ruled for more than a millennium but faces the same existential problems as the rest of the nation – a fast-aging, shrinking population.
Prince Hisahito becomes Japan's first royal male to reach adulthood in 4 decades
