Tokyo, Feb 27, 2026 (AFP) - Japan PM opposes changing male-only imperial succession

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2026-02-27

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she opposes changing the imperial family's male-only succession rules, as pressure mounts on lawmakers to address the issue of the monarchy's survival. Only the male offspring of the male side of the family can currently ascend the ancient Chrysanthemum Throne. Since Emperor Naruhito, 66, only has one daughter, hopes for continuing the imperial family lie with Prince Hisahito, the teenage son......

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