Asahiro Kuni
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“I imagine many people, by age 15, have some idea about their future. It’s cruel to tell them … to change the course of their life.”
Asahiro Kuni · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-17
Kuni told TBS television it would be cruel to ask 15-year-olds to change the course of their lives for the imperial family.
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“I wonder if anyone would raise a hand,”
Asahiro Kuni · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-17
Kuni, 81, whose family renounced its royal status when he was 3, spoke to TBS television about the adoption proposal.
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“You are asked to sacrifice your life for the happiness of the people. I can’t tell my family to choose such a difficult life.”
Asahiro Kuni · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-17
Kuni, a former engineer, said he would tell his family to decline if asked by the palace to reenter the royal family.
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