Family Politics and Imperial Succession Debates in Japan

Japan is currently experiencing two significant debates concerning family politics, particularly regarding the traditionalist view of imperial succession through male lineage.

16 Aug, 04:07 — 16 Aug, 04:07

Post Share

Sources

Showing 1 of 1 sources

japan-timesMostly Factual15d ago

Two debates, one household: The politics of family in Japan

In the traditionalist reading, all 126 emperors descend from the first through fathers only, an unbroken mythical chain reaching back more than 2,600 years.

Read full article →

Family Politics and Imperial Succession Debates in Japan

Sources

Two debates, one household: The politics of family in Japan

Related Stories

US and Japanese Finance Ministers Meet Amid Yen Weakness and G20 Preparations

South Korea’s Presidential Policy Chief Resigns Amid Political Pressure

United States and Venezuela Reach New Bilateral Oil Agreement

Trump Says United States Is Reviewing Stance on Falkland Islands Sovereignty