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Japan's Empress role still unrealized
The Japanese imperial family is facing a decline in the number of male heirs, as the shortage of male members of the lineage poses a threat to the continuity of the throne, especially since princesses leave the family upon marriage. In an attempt to address this issue, seven political parties have proposed a bill that includes adopting male members from former noble families, aiming to extend the period during which unmarried princesses remain in the family, while maintaining the current line of succession. Meanwhile, conservatives oppose these reforms, creating obstacles to allowing women to ascend the throne. This debate raises questions about whether to continue the tradition of male-only hereditary succession in the face of calls for modernization and efforts to bridge the generational gap.
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