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.

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, second in line to the throne, prepares to balance royal duties and university studies. At 18, he's the first male royal adult in decades. The prince, interested in biology and dragonflies,

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 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).