was a member of the Imperial House of Japan.
Tomohito was the first member of the Imperial House of Japan to have a full beard since Emperor Meiji. He was known as "the bearded prince".
Education
Prince Tomohito graduated from Gakushuin University. In 1968-1970, Tomohito studied politics at Oxford University. He was the first member of the Imperial family to study at a British university since World War II.
Public service
Prince Tomohito was involved in the promotion of welfare for the disabled and sports.
Genealogy
The prince was the eldest son of Prince Mikasa who is the younger brother of former Emperor Shōwa. He was a first cousin of Emperor Akihito.
At the time of his death, Prince Tomohito was sixth in the line of succession to the Japanese throne.