Why Japan's new imperial law keeps women off the throne
20 Jul 2026, 13:09 GMT
Topic: World
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/why-japan-s-new-imperial-law-keeps-women-off-the-throne/a-78037181?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
New legislation aims to address the shrinking ranks of Japan's imperial family, while preserving male-only succession despite broad support for a female emperor.