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Japan changes imperial succession law, maintains ban on female emperors
3 sourcesFirst reported 5 days agoUpdated 5 days ago
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- Japan's parliament has enacted changes to its imperial succession law on July 17, 2026.
- The new law allows for the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.
- Women will maintain their royal status after marrying commoners under the revised law.
- The legislation continues to prohibit female emperors, despite public support for allowing women onto the throne.
- Opinion polls indicate a significant portion of the public favors lifting the ban on female emperors.
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