POLITICS● LOWJul 17 · Jul 17, 2026, 6:15 PM
Japan revises imperial succession rules, but still excludes women
DW News [en]
Parliament has adjusted imperial succession laws in the country, seeking to ensure the royal line endures, but maintained the bar on women emperors. A popular princess, Aiko, would be next in line if sex was no issue.
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