Animal stories Japan Asia See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow AP  —  Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. Many people in Japan worry he could be the last. The elaborate palace rituals to formally recognize Hisahito as an adult on Saturday are a reminder of the bleak outlook for the world’s oldest monarchy. Much of this comes down to its male-only succession policy and dwindling numbers. Hisahito is second in line to the

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