Japan Relaxes Royal Succession Rules, Female Emperor Ban Remains

Japan has relaxed its royal succession rules to allow the adoption of male distant relatives over 15 back into the imperial family, though the ban on female emperors persists.

17 Jul, 05:16 — 17 Jul, 05:16

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Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains

The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

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Japan Relaxes Royal Succession Rules, Female Emperor Ban Remains

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