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Japan maintains male-only succession despite monarchy concerns

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Japan has revised its imperial law to address the shrinking monarchy, but has maintained the male-only succession system. The changes allow for the adoption of males aged 15 and over from former imperial branch families and permit female members to retain their imperial status after marrying commoners. Despite public support for female emperors, the law, approved by the House of Councillors, continues to prioritize male descendants for succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne, a move criticized by some political parties. AI

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Japan maintains male-only succession despite monarchy concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Japan changes rules to save shrinking monarchy, but bars female emperors

    Japan’s parliament approved on Friday a revised Imperial House Law to address the issue of the shrinking royal family, while retaining the long-standing male-only succession system, despite public support for female emperors. The first substantive revision to the 1947 law introdu…

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