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.

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

In the Japanese line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne, there are just three people eligible to succeed Emperor Naruhito: His brother, Crown Prince Fumihitio; his nephew, Prince Hisahito; and his great uncle,

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.

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

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.

Prince Hisahito - the 18-year-old prince of Japan and second in line to the throne after his father Crown Prince Akishino - held a press conference on Monday (March 3) saying he would try to balance his official duties along with his studies (University and research about the dragonfly).