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Japan enacts revised law that strengthens male-only succession to lead shrinking imperial family

Japan enacts revised law that strengthens male-only succession to lead shrinking imperial family

Society 17/07/2026 The Hindu 👁 17
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Japan's male-only succession rule means the emperor's teenage nephew and second in line, Prince Hisahito, will probably be the heir

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Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remain
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Japan’s parliament enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
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