Yuhito, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, who is in the third year of junior high school, will go on to Tsukuba University High School in Tokyo.

According to the Miyauchi Agency, Yuhito, who is currently attending Ochanomizu University Junior High School in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, will be selected on the 13th of this month after being selected using the affiliated school admission system between Ochanomizu University and University of Tsukuba. It means that I was able to take an academic ability test.



Then, on the 16th, it was decided to pass the high school attached to Tsukuba University, and I will be attending from April this year.



Yuhito is the first to study at a high school other than Gakushuin in the postwar imperial family.



Regarding Yuhito's advancement, Akishinomiya said at a press conference last November, "We are proceeding with the advancement while consulting with the person himself," and said, "Compared to a year ago, the time spent at the desk is It's been much longer, isn't it? "



In addition, Noriko said in a written reply on her birthday in September last year, "It seems that the motivation for learning has increased further in the final year of junior high school, and if there is an exam, we will prepare for it. I made a plan and actively worked on the study of each subject, and during this summer vacation, I was enthusiastic about the tasks of each subject. "

What is Tsukuba University High School?

Tsukuba University High School is a national school with a history of 134 years, which was founded in 1890 and is known as one of the leading advanced schools in Japan.



Although it was a boys' school, it became a co-education school from 1950, and in addition to going on to an internal school from the attached junior high school, there are also students who take exams and enter from high school.



The educational goal is "harmonious education for all, based on the spirit of independence, autonomy, and freedom," and the late Empress's father, Hidesaburo Shoda, is one of the graduates.

Going to a place other than Gakushuin in the imperial family

In the postwar imperial family, Yuhito is the first to study at elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools other than Gakushuin, but there have been examples at universities.



Mako Komuro, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, the sister of Yuhito, went to International Christian University after she studied at Gakushuin until high school.



Her second daughter, Yoshiko, also entered Gakushuin University, but she dropped out and she went on to International Christian University.



In addition, the eldest daughter of the Takamado-no-miya family, Shoko, studied at Waseda University, and her third daughter, Ayako Moriya, graduated from Josai International University.

The Imperial Household Agency complains about the news about going on to higher education

Even before the announcement by the Imperial Household Agency, there were a series of reports in weekly magazines that specifically mentioned the name of the high school regarding Yuhito's advancement to high school.



On the 24th of last month, Crown Prince's Household Ryuji Kachi, the top aide to the Akishinomiya family, complained in writing.



In this, "In general, I think it is a good idea for the media to report on the advancement of minors who are entering the examination period on a weekly basis based on speculation. His Imperial Highness Princess Yuhito. Is currently studying hard to go on to higher education, and I hope you will keep an eye on me. "



Secretary Nishimura of the Imperial Household Agency gave a similar view at the press conference on the 27th of last month.