news Bbc World 2026-07-17

Japan Eases Royal Succession Rules, Maintains Ban on Female Emperors

Japan has updated its imperial succession laws to permit the adoption of male distant relatives over 15 years old into the imperial family. However, the law continues to prohibit female emperors.

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