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Japan's parliament has enacted changes to its imperial succession law, allowing the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family. The updated legislation also permits women who marry commoners to retain their royal status. However, despite these adjustments, the long-standing ban on female emperors has been maintained.
Public opinion polls indicate that there is widespread support for allowing women to ascend to the throne, yet lawmakers have not moved to lift the prohibition. Critics argue that this decision reflects outdated views on gender and succession within the imperial system. The new law reflects both a recognition of some modern practices while still holding onto traditional restrictions regarding female representation in the imperial line.
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