Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne still runs on a male-only succession system, but it’s running out of heirs, says this Keele University lecturer.
Japan 's Chrysanthemum Throne still runs on a male-only succession system, but it’s running out of heirs, says this Keele University lecturer.
Public debate over Japan’s patrilineal succession system reignited soon after the enthronement of Naruhito as the 126th emperor in 2019. In Oct 2023, Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio called for discussion on the issue of male-only imperial succession and set up a group to explore the possibility of change.
Princess Nori, the emperor’s sister, was forced to leave the imperial household and surrender her title and status after marrying a “commoner” in 2005, as was Princess Mako in 2018.
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