Overview

• The Sept. 6 ceremony featured traditional Heian-era attire as the adult crown was placed on his head before the Emperor and Empress.
• The male-royal rite was held for the first time in 40 years, last conducted for Crown Prince Fumihito in 1985.
• He turned 19 on the day of the ceremony after postponing the event to focus on exams and enrolling at the University of Tsukuba in April.
• The Imperial Household Agency said the adult crown cost about ¥2.6 million from official court expenses, with other costs covered by the Akishino household allowance.
• Crowds gathered around the palace, while invited relatives Mako and Kei Komuro declined to attend; shrine visits and a luncheon with state leaders are scheduled for Sept. 8–10.