Japan Weighs Science, Spirits in Resolving Imperial Succession Crisis

Japan weighs science, spirits in resolving imperial succession crisis

The Imperial House of Japan is not a normal family. It is the oldest existing hereditary monarchy in the world, a mysterious clan descended from the gods of Japanese mythology. The family is also totally powerless, a toothless organ of the government with parliamentarians drawing up new rules for its future offspring. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, long before they ascended to their palace in Tokyo, tried their best to secure a male heir t…

Japan to Carry over Imperial Family Talks to Next Diet Session

TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Diet leaders on Friday confirmed that discussions on proposed Imperial family will be carried over to the expected next extraordinary session of the Diet that may be held in autumn.