Japan’s Prince Hisahito graduated from the Senior High School at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba on March 18.

Reporter / Congratulations, Prince Hisahito.

Prince Hisahito / Thank you.

Reporter / How was your high school life?

Prince Hisahito / I was able to spend three fulfilling years in classes and extracurricular activities. I was also able to create unforgettable memories. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my teachers, friends, and other people who helped me. I believe that I was able to make unforgettable friends.

Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attended the graduation ceremony.

According to his aides, Prince Hisahito belonged to the badminton club for three years in high school and joined practices half the week.

He mentioned cultural festivals, sports tournaments, and school trips to Okinawa Prefecture as his memories of school life, according to his aides.

He said he was happy but more so relieved when he was admitted to the University of Tsukuba.

The prince’s coming-of-age ceremony will be held in September.