Kazuhito

Prince Yoshi (和仁王子) was the 5th Prince of Teiko according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from 22 December 1986 until his death on 19 November 2016. Kazuhito acceded to the Throne of Teiko in 1986 at the age of 21 after his father's abdication during the syndicated Teiko constitutional crises becoming the youngest prince to accede the throne in Teiko's history.

At the start of reign, Teiko is plunged from the political onslaught that have left the country in economic problems as it faces heavy competition with neighboring Japan, South Korea and Okatabawashi. By the end of his term, Teiko emerged as one of the best performing economies in the world having an average GDP growth of 6.8% boosted by infrastructure spending and strong trade balance. As agreed by the Cabinet and the Royal House of Teiko, Prince Kazuhito will be posthumously remained as Prince Yoshi. The word "Yoshi" (義) is the name of the era that corresponded with the Prince's reign.

As of January 2017, no one has succeeded Prince Yoshi as the Throne of Teiko remains vacant.

Biography
Prince Kazuhito succeeded his father in December 1986 after Prince Msayuki abdicated due to several issues relating to abuse of power that have stirred the 1984 Teiko constitutional crises. Prince Kazuhito formally acceded to the throne on August 1987.

Marriage and children
On 29 June 1990, Prince Kazuhito married Kiko Kawashima, the daughter of Tatsuhiko Kawashima, a professor of economics at Teiko National University (TNU) and his wife, Kazuyo. The couple met when they were both undergraduates at TNU. Like his father, the Prince married outside the former aristocracy and former collateral branches of the royal family.

Children
Prince Kazuhito and Princess Kiko have two daughters and one son:


 * Princess Mako (眞子内親王)
 * Princess Kako (佳子内親王)
 * Prince Kiyoshi (皇太子淳親王)

Prince Kiyoshi is currently Prince Kazuhito's heir apparent.

Titles and styles

 * 30 November 1965 – 18 August 1980: His Royal Highness The Prince Tsugu
 * 18 August 1980 – 22 December 1986: His Royal Highness The Crown Prince
 * 7 January 1989 – Present: His Majesty The Prince