Masahito, Prince Hitachi

is a member of the Imperial House of Japan and the younger brother of Emperor Akihito. He is the second son and sixth born child of Emperor Shōwa and Empress Kōjun and is third in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 

Prince Hitachi is mainly known for philanthropic activities and his research on the causes of cancer.

Prince Hitachi and his wife Princess Hitachi have their official residence in a palace in large gardens off Komazawadori in Higashi, Shibuya.Kunaicho | The Imperial Palace and other Imperial Household Establishments  They have no children.

References

Other websites
Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Hitachi at the Imperial Household Agency website

Category:1935 births
Category:Japanese princes and princesses
Category:Living people
Category:People from Tokyo