Prince Hirohito the Prince Regent, was bora in April, 1901, and the age of seven entered upon long and extraordinarily varied Course of special education equip hi his "future high ellice, beginning with the elementlary course in the school of Peers, thea having the fumous General Nogi for its President. Even' in very early school days, the Prince manifested qualities Which have since become notable and admire table characteristics, showing. Keen and highly intelligent, interest in his studies and exhibit ing marked powers of obgcrvation and memory. Leaving this school in 1914, he continued his educa tion under private tutors, history, geography, moral philosophy and the natural sciences claiming. hi particular interest, ard in all these subjects he ly deeply roa. His interest in science and natu. al history is evidenced by the excellent collection now to be found. in the small private museum founded by the Prince, interest in the arts also has not been merely. neaklomic, has proved: himself some merit, his habit bing to make little' studies of pictur Jandseapes and any object of ing beauty or interest observed: by li: Ho-waa given the title-at town Prince in November, 1016}, attained his majority in May, 1018, and. was appointed, November 25,1921.
EUROPEAN TOUR, Upon formal completion of his education, he sot out, on th tour, ly fulfilment: of of the' late ability and succoss—for it wag an by no means light.
many respects, it was ug ordeal, all the Sapanese people watched with a anxiety us. deep interest the Progress of the Prince, and nati nig: were. highly gratified at. the maoner in which he distinguished himaeif, "A memorable inetdont. of the tour waa the Prince's reception the Guildhall, where: over 000 tive him greotiog. Ina atmosphere. timest of solemn ity the Brinco wan conducted. th platform from which adressen Of welcome wore delivered, shen his torn came. to.
Tespended with 1 brilfane speech, performance. hich completely verenme any utngivingn thow he might. meet the demo of so important tour wie a personal triumph the Frine' ad fothes tablished im ithe esteem and popularity of his people. Hefarning to Janay td entering on the important ill of eae Brine rebite ut once. manifested. grent. energy and. practical ability, "applying Himaclt "ory thoroughly"
Rety_of affairs, and constantly being in touch" with" mon authority. in science, art aod education as well us' of govern ment, and in intercourse of this Kind he" has shown person Ability of no mean quality and. Ineshaustible interest -afairs of the day. Phe Prince is very Keen fu sport and: his principal. Te: Ereations ave riding od gol, Hie has given a lea in encoura. jag svariog" of guach support: ing Western innovations and same time maintaining in-torest in the national games of prince Hirohito was very deeply. concerned in the fate of the unfortunate victims of the great earthquake and spared no personal effort in visiting and comforting
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