Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, has been admitted to the University of Tsukuba's high school in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, and is expected to begin his studies there in April, the Imperial Household Agency has announced.
The prince, who is 15 years old, will be the first Imperial family member born after World War II to attend a high school other than Gakushuin.
Prince Hisahito is currently a third-year student at the Ochanomizu University Junior High School. He was granted admission under a partnership system between the high schools affiliated with Ochanomizu University and the University of Tsukuba.
