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Heiress's gender sparks crisis in Japan
The Japanese government has enacted a law aimed at maintaining the continuity of the Imperial family, which has shrunk to just 16 members. The law achieves this by reinstating some male relatives from previous branches of the family into the official lineage. It focuses on ensuring there are eligible male heirs, as currently only three men are considered suitable. However, the law has faced widespread criticism because it excludes Princess Aiko, the emperor's only daughter, from the right to inherit due to her gender, despite her popularity exceeding 80%. Conservative factions within the government oppose amending the law to allow women to ascend the throne, leading to a decline in the government's popularity to below 50%. The sole male heir, Prince Hissehito, remains in the spotlight as the only remaining male successor to ensure the monarchy's continuation. These measures come after parliamentary approval of amendments intended to resolve the succession crisis, including allowing the adoption of distant male relatives and permitting women to retain their titles after marriage.
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