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Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino has ‘mixed feelings’ on revised male-only imperial succession law
Akishino said the revised Imperial House Law is a difficult question as critics warn it could shrink the imperial family and sideline Princess Aiko.
- On Thursday, Japanese Crown Prince Akishino expressed 'mixed feelings' about the government's revision to the Imperial House Law restricting imperial succession to men. He stated, 'I believe there is no difference between men and women' in serving imperial family roles.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservative government recently revised the Imperial House Law to solidify paternal-lineage succession. The principle originated in the 1890 Imperial House Law and carried into the current 1947 version when Japan promoted patriarchal systems.
- The rule renders Emperor Naruhito's 24-year-old daughter, Princess Aiko, ineligible for succession despite her popularity. Critics argue the law is 'anachronistic and sexist,' potentially dooming the shrinking imperial family.
- Akishino remarked that the issue 'is a difficult question,' acknowledging constraints on his political speech. He added, 'The society needs to keep making progress, and I believe it is important for people with different views to keep thinking what's best.'
- Concerns persist about the legacy of former Emperor Akihito, who sought to bring the monarchy closer to the people—a model his son Naruhito follows. Akishino will visit Paraguay later this month to mark the 90th anniversary of Japanese emigration.
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Japan’s Crown Prince Makes Rare Comment About the Revised Succession Policy
Crown Prince Akishino said he has "mixed feelings" about Japan's revised Imperial House Law, which takes effect in October and cements a male-only succession policy that excludes Emperor Naruhito's popular daughter, Princess Aiko.
·New York, United States
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The only brother of Emperor Naruhito and Crown Prince is seen between the sword and the wall at a press conference
·Madrid, Spain
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Emperor Naruhito's brother, first in line of succession, publicly expresses his doubts about the recent law passed by the Tokyo Parliament
·Italy
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
Bias Distribution
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53% Left
L 53%
C 26%
R 21%
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