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female emperor

Coverage of female emperor in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 17 · 03:32 UTCMost recent: Jul 20 · 13:09 UTC
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Japanplace3imperial reformtopic1imperial familytopic1male-only successiontopic1imperial thronetopic1popular princessperson1female prime ministerperson1Japanese parliamentorganization1imperial succession lawtopic1Chrysanthemum Thronetopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 20 · 13:09 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    Japan approves imperial reform, keeps throne male-only

    Japan has approved new legislation to address the declining number of members in its imperial family. The reform maintains male-only succession to the throne despite public support for allowing a female emperor.

  • POLITICSJul 17 · 05:29 UTCNPR NEWS
    Japan revises law to ensure supply of (male) heirs to the imperial throne

    Japan revised its law to ensure a supply of male heirs for the imperial throne. A popular princess supports having a female emperor, but the country's first female prime minister opposes this change.

  • POLITICSJul 17 · 03:32 UTCFRANCE 24
    Japan changes imperial succession law but keeps ban on female emperor

    Japan's parliament changed imperial succession rules to allow male distant relatives to rejoin the imperial family and women to retain royal status after marrying commoners. The law still prohibits female emperors despite public support for their ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne.