Overview

• Hosted by Prince and Princess Akishino at Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo, the gathering drew Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the heads of the three branches of government, and university representatives among roughly 40 guests.
• After House Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga led the toast, Prince Hisahito raised a non‑alcoholic drink and smiled as he acknowledged congratulations.
• Prince Akishino told attendees that Hisahito will attend more public occasions and said he hopes he will approach each duty carefully.
• The French menu highlighted domestic ingredients, including items from regions hit by past earthquakes, with dishes such as abalone with sea urchin and a wagyu fillet baked in pastry.
• The luncheon capped the series of ceremonies linked to his coming of age, and Princess Kiko wrote for her 59th birthday that she felt relief and called the moment a major family milestone.