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Crown Prince Naruhito is heir apparent to the Japanese throne

The line of succession to the Japanese throne is the list of people who may become Emperor of Japan.

Order of succession

In 2011, the current order of succession is clear.

  1. Crown Prince Naruhito, born 1960, the current Emperor's first son
  2. Prince Akishino (Fumihito), born 1965, the current Emperor's second son
  3. Prince Hisahito of Akishino, born September 6, 2006 Prince Akishino's son
  4. Prince Hitachi (Masahito), born 1935, the current Emperor's brother

Crown Prince Naruhito has one daughter, Princess Aiko. Prince Akishino currently has two daughters (Princess Mako and Princess Kako) and one son (Prince Hisahito).

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