Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino has ‘mixed feelings’ on revised male-only imperial succession law
Akishino said the revised Imperial House Law is a difficult question as critics warn it could shrink the imperial family and sideline Princess Aiko.
- On Thursday, Japanese Crown Prince Akishino expressed 'mixed feelings' about the government's revision to the Imperial House Law restricting imperial succession to men. He stated, 'I believe there is no difference between men and women' in serving imperial family roles.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservative government recently revised the Imperial House Law to solidify paternal-lineage succession. The principle originated in the 1890 Imperial House Law and carried into the current 1947 version when Japan promoted patriarchal systems.
- The rule renders Emperor Naruhito's 24-year-old daughter, Princess Aiko, ineligible for succession despite her popularity. Critics argue the law is 'anachronistic and sexist,' potentially dooming the shrinking imperial family.
- Akishino remarked that the issue 'is a difficult question,' acknowledging constraints on his political speech. He added, 'The society needs to keep making progress, and I believe it is important for people with different views to keep thinking what's best.'
- Concerns persist about the legacy of former Emperor Akihito, who sought to bring the monarchy closer to the people—a model his son Naruhito follows. Akishino will visit Paraguay later this month to mark the 90th anniversary of Japanese emigration.
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Emperor Naruhito's brother, first in line of succession, publicly expresses his doubts about the recent law passed by the Tokyo Parliament
As in any parliamentary Monarchy of the globe, members of the imperial family of Japan cannot express in public opinions of a political nature.
Akishino voices mixed feelings on Japan's male-only imperial succession law
Crown Prince Akishino said he has mixed feelings about Japan's revised male-only succession law. His carefully worded remarks have sharpened debate over Princess Aiko, gender equality and the monarchy's future.
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Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino has ‘mixed feelings’ about male-only imperial succession law
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, on Thursday said he has “mixed feelings” about the government's revision to the Imperial House Law that insists only men can become emperor.
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Japan's Crown Prince Akishino has 'mixed feelings' about male-only imperial succession law
Japanese Crown Prince says he has “mixed feelings” about the government’s revision to the Imperial House Law that insists only men can become emperor.
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