Prince Hisahito of Japan is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years, he could be the last

Prince Hisahito's adulthood marks a significant moment as the first male royal to reach this milestone in four decades, highlighting the challenges facing Japan's male-only succession policy. With a dwindling number of male heirs, the imperial family faces a potential succession crisis, prompting discussions on revising the Imperial House Law to allow female succession.