news Dw English 2026-07-17

Japan revises imperial succession rules, maintaining male-only line

Japan's parliament has revised imperial succession laws to ensure the continuation of the royal line but has maintained the exclusion of women from the throne. This decision impacts the potential succession of Princess Aiko.

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