Japan blocks female succession to throne
#JapanPolitics #ImperialSuccessionJapan's parliament revised imperial succession law to maintain the dwindling royal family, allowing princesses to stay after marriage and adopting male-line descendants, but critics say it blocks women from the throne despite public support for female emperors. read more
Japan passes law to block female emperors
#Japan #ImperialSuccessionJapan's parliament revised succession law to allow princesses to remain in the imperial family after marriage and adopt male-line heirs, aiming to stabilize dwindling ranks. Critics say it prevents a female emperor, despite public support for Princess Aiko. read more