Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito of Akishino told reporters on November 25 that he is encouraging his son, Prince Hisahito, to study abroad. 
 
There are abundant resources in Europe and the United States in the field of natural history, which Prince Hisahito hopes to study at university. 
 
Crown Princess Kiko, who lived in the United States and other countries during her childhood, said that she has been telling the prince about the importance of broadening one's knowledge by living abroad. 
 
The two said that they will in the end respect and focus on what Prince Hisahito wants to do.