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Japan Revises Imperial Succession Law
Japan has revised its imperial succession law to allow the adoption of male distant relatives. The move aims to ensure a steady line of male heirs, though it faces opposition from some quarters.
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NPR
A popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. But the country's first female prime minister opposes it.
2026-07-17 05:29 UTC
BBC News
The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.
2026-07-17 05:16 UTC