It’s Unbearable to Imagine Prince Akishino Could Be Our Next Emperor… You’ll Understand Why with These Facts.
Can you imagine a bad-mannered greedy prince is going be the next King of your country ?
Now great many people in Japan support Princess Aiko (Toshinomiya, the only child of Emperor Naruhito) to be crowned in the future, and are strictly against Crown Prince Akishino (Fumihito, a younger brother of the Emperor).
I think many of you’d say “I didn’t know that !” or “sorry for you”. It is quite OK. Then, just see these photos and a short video, please. I hope you will understand why Prince Akishino is helplessly disliked among us.
— Prince Akishino sat on a Tortoise. He is the honorary president of WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) of Japan, however.
![Akishino is the honorary president of WWF JAPAN. In spite of complaints, he never resigns.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4faccd6d49f87194e2bf9693c2080ad8.jpg?resize=451%2C354&ssl=1)
— This is a book titled “Akishinonomiya Sama” and the cover photo made us feel uncomfortable. Somewhat offensive, isn’t it ?
![From behind... and this grim smile (Amazon/Screengrab)](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/7e5748a11cef3f9eaf0d340d98f8a4bb.jpg?resize=274%2C393&ssl=1)
![One of the reviews about the book (translated to English by Amazon/Screengrab)](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cd6b8c44d5a6a9deae144b1a6f814404.jpg?resize=600%2C249&ssl=1)
FYI, the author is a journalist who has been friends with Akishino for many years.
— On December 2, 2017, former Princess Mako told her grandparents (former Emperor and Empress) that her father, Akishino liked to eat guinea pigs. Gross ! Yuck !
![Akishino's daughter, Mako said he liked to eat guinea pigs.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Akishinos-daughter-Mako-said-he-liked-to-eat-guinea-pigs.-.jpg?resize=387%2C503&ssl=1)
— In his childhood, Akishino never stayed still.
![His father knew the son could not stay still.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/His-father-knew-the-son-could-not-stay-still..jpg?resize=490%2C354&ssl=1)
![He could not stay still anytime and anywhere.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/He-could-not-stay-still-anytime-and-anywhere..jpg?resize=465%2C354&ssl=1)
— Akishino allowed his daughter, Mako to marry a jobless commoner with mother in trouble over money. In addition, a famous journalist, Mr. Joichiro Shinohara filed a criminal complaint against her improper receipt of widows’ pension and Injury and Sickness Allowance. Despite sufficient evidence, the cases were dismissed. It is quite unacceptable .
![Ms. Komuro has security guards and is protected in many ways now.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ms.-Komuro-has-security-guards-and-is-protected-in-many-ways-now..jpg?resize=400%2C479&ssl=1)
![Akishino allow his daughter, Mako to marry a jobless commoner with mother in trouble over money.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Akishino-allow-his-daughter-Mako-to-marry-a-jobless-commoner-with-mother-in-trouble-over-money..jpg?resize=276%2C354&ssl=1)
— In 1996, Prince Akishino skipped an impressive banquet for then US president, and went to Thailand privately.
![In 1996, Prince Akishino skipped an impressive banquet for then US president, and went to Thailand privately.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/In-1996-Prince-Akishino-skipped-an-impressive-banquet-for-then-US-president-and-went-to-Thailand-privately..jpg?resize=469%2C327&ssl=1)
—The Akishinos have two new mansions. One is huge, and his daughter Princess Kako lives in the other. They cost taxpayers 4.4 billion Yen.
![The Akishinos have two residences for 4.4 billion Yen.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Akishinos-have-two-residences-for-4.4-billion-Yen.-1.jpg?resize=468%2C354&ssl=1)
On the other hand, the residence for the Emperor’s family is just inside the Imperial Palace.
![New residence for The Emperor's family was renovated for ●●●Yen.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/73afaee348b887cb40cf97172ffee8f8-1.jpg?resize=539%2C354&ssl=1)
— Short Video. Prince Akishino does not talk to the guests.
Many of us know Akishino is not good at English, but there is a surprising doctoral thesis allegedly written by Akishino in 1996.
![We were surprised to know his English is SUPER !](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ab303b22a6cb9e8ec7f3f4e3077291b5.jpg?resize=327%2C354&ssl=1)
He has to entertain a conversation with the guests like other imperial members as long as his English is so super.
— Akishino’s children, Prince Hisahito and former Princess Mako easily glare at others. Hisahito at taxpayers, and Mako at her uncle, the Emperor Naruhito.
![Akishino does not tell his children not to grare at others.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Akishino-does-not-tell-his-children-not-to-grare-at-others..jpg?resize=503%2C552&ssl=1)
— Adolf Hitler obsession ? He visited Poland with this toothbrush mustache !! Anyway, look at his hair….
![Hilarious ! This photo is the one chosen from many.](https://i0.wp.com/etcetera-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Hilarious-This-photo-is-the-one-chosen-from-many..jpg?resize=500%2C435&ssl=1)
Thank you very much for reading this blog post. I hope you understood now why many people in Japan are against the Akishinos. There are more to introduce to you. Maybe next time !
(Yukari Asahina/editor Etcetera Japan Blog)
See also:
・Amazon ― Akishinonomiya Sama/July 1, 1998
・The Japan Times ― Kei Komuro’s family financial trouble resolved? Depends who you ask
・FRIDAY DIGITAL ― After Mako and Kei Komuro’s Marriage, Mother Kayo ‘Fears Suspicions Will Resurface’
・YouTube ― Prince Akishino’s huge problem of eating rare wild animals imported for research purpose!
・AP News ― Royal Prince Skipping Imperial Banquet to Attend Fish Festival
・YouTube ― Hinoeuma Yuruku Ch/Shaberanai Hito
・PEOPLE ― Who’s Attending King Charles’ Coronation? The Complete Guest List:Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan
・Sokendai Repository ― Aishinonomiya Fumihito/Thesis or Dissertation ― Molecular Phylogeny of Junglefowls, genus Gallus and Monophyletic Origin of Domestic Fowls
・Google Earth ― AKASAKAGOYOCHI
・Google Earth ― KOKYO GOSHO, Tokyo Japan
・Etcetera Japan Blog ― Officially invited? No, not yet. Controversy as Prince Akishino and Wife to Attend The King Charles III’s Coronation
・ Etcetera Japan Blog ― Prince Akishino is Arrogant, Vicious and Extremely Rich… His future will be like that of Thai King.