Naohito, Prince Cañin
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| Relation to present Emperor | Great Grandfather |
| Prince Cañin | 8th |
| Date of birth | Xòwa 2, Djùgaçu 20 November 24, 1934 |
| Place of birth | |
| Profession | Imperial Naval Captain (retired) |
His Imperial Highness Naohito, Prince Cañin is the great grandfather of the present Emperor. He gained the title on Saisei 37, Gogaçu 14 (June 18, 1988) upon the death of his father, Prince Cañin Haruhito. He served in the Imperial Navy from the age of 18 until his retirement at the age of 62. At his retirement, he held the rank of Captain, commanding the aircraft carrier HIJMS Còya.
Family
Prince Cañin has four children, two sons and two daughters
- Ayahito (b. 1957), 2 sons
- Tanaca Meico (b. 1959), 3 sons
- Hicaruhito, Prince Ise (b. 1961), 1 daughter
- Xiquixima Yùco (b. 1964), 2 daughters
| Preceded by: Hiroaqui, Prince Fuximi |
Succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne | Followed by: Nobuhico, Prince Higaxi-Cuni |
| Preceded by: Haruhito |
Prince Cañin 1988 – |
Heir-apparent: Ayahito |
