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Takahito, Prince Mikasa

Japanese prince.

Born December 2nd, 1915 in Tokyo. [ref]

Died October 27th, 2016 at 100 years old in Tokyo (heart failure). [ref]

Occupations
archaeologist, historian, linguist, military personnel, politician

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving