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Japan's Prince Hisahito faces media scrutiny amid succession debate

Japan's Prince Hisahito is drawing significant media attention as a debate intensifies regarding the country's imperial succession. While public opinion largely favors his cousin, Princess Aiko, as a potential empress, current laws restrict succession to male heirs. This has led to discussions about potentially amending the constitution, though conservative factions and some political figures advocate for maintaining the existing male-only line of succession. AI

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Japan's Prince Hisahito faces media scrutiny amid succession debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Julian Ryall ·

    Japan’s Prince Hisahito steps into spotlight as succession debate heats up

    The young man on course to be Japan’s future emperor is attracting the attention of the country’s voracious media, with rumours of girlfriends and security challenges as a university student, and hints of unrest in the palace over succession. Royalists say the media should leave …