Takahito, Prince Mikasa

was a member of the Imperial House of Japan.
Early life.
Prince Takahito was the fourth and youngest son of Emperor Taishō and Empress Teimei. He was the brother of Emperor Shōwa, who was the father of the current emperor.
The prince's childhood title was "Sumi-no-miya". He attended the Gakushūin Peers' School from 1922 to 1932.
The prince attended the Imperial Japanese Army Academy from 1932 to 1936. He graduated from the Army Staff College.
In 1935, Emperor Shōwa gave him the title "Mikasa-no-miya" (Prince Mikasa). He was given permission to form a new branch of the Imperial family.
Career.
Prince Mikasa served in the army from 1937 to 1947.
He was an officer in China. He served at Army Headquarters during the Second World War.
Death.
Prince Mikasa died of cardiac arrest after being treated for pneumonia at a hospital in Tokyo at the age of 100.