Summary: Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis SoraNews
- Japan’s imperial succession currently faces a crisis: only three people are in line to inherit the throne, with 19-year-old Prince Hisahito being the most viable option.
- A recent survey showed strong public support (69%) for allowing women to directly inherit the imperial throne, which would place Princess Aiko in line for succession.
- Changing the succession rules, which currently require inheritance through the father’s lineage, requires amending the Imperial Household Law and faces resistance due to over a thousand years of tradition.
- A recent survey showed strong public support (69%) for allowing women to directly inherit the imperial throne, which would place Princess Aiko in line for succession.
- Changing the succession rules, which currently require inheritance through the father’s lineage, requires amending the Imperial Household Law and faces resistance due to over a thousand years of tradition.
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Summary
Japan's imperial succession faces a crisis with few heirs. Publicly, there’s strong support for allowing Princess Aiko to inherit, requiring a law change to allow female succession, challenging tradition. Prince Hisahito is the current primary heir. #Japan #ImperialSuccession
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Date: Dec. 16, 2025
Notes: SoraNews24 Summary - 2025-12-16 05:00
Created: 2025/12/16 17:44
Updated: 2025/12/17 07:59
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