Prince Hisahito of Japan, second in line to the throne, recently turned 18 and spoke at his first news conference. He shared his plan to balance royal duties with university studies.
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Prince Hisahito of Japan, second in line to the throne, recently turned 18 and spoke at his first news conference. He shared his plan to balance royal duties with university studies.
Starting in April, Hisahito will study biology at Tsukuba University, focusing on dragonflies and protecting insects in cities. He also enjoys growing tomatoes and rice at the palace.
Hisahito follows the example of his uncle, Emperor Naruhito, and other royal family members who study science, literature, and the arts.
In Japan, only males can become emperor, and royal women lose their status if they marry a commoner. His cousin, Princess Aiko, is popular with the public, but current laws prevent her from ruling.
A coming-of-age ceremony will be held on Hisahito’s 19th birthday this September. The young prince hopes to serve his country while continuing his passion for science. 
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The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental. To an English person, it will seem like simplified English, as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is. The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth.
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