Japan imperial rules tweaked but still no woman emperor
The future of the imperial household — mythically descended from the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu — hinges currently on prince Hisahito, the 19-year-old nephew…
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The future of the imperial household — mythically descended from the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu — hinges currently on prince Hisahito, the 19-year-old nephew of serving Emperor Naruhito, 66. An Asahi Shimbun poll in May showed 72% of respondents in favour of changing the rules to allow women to ascend the throne. Former imperial family member Asahiro Kuni, 81, has said it would be unrealistic to adopt distant male relatives, adding he would advise his grandchildren to refuse such a proposal.
Furthermore, If Hisahito - barely out of school and currently studying biology and insects and who is not married - has no son, then under the rules as they stand he will have no heir and the bloodline will end. The top-selling Yomiuri Shimbun daily, usually a vocal supporter of the LDP, also criticised the government in a recent editorial. The more controversial of the two measures allows unmarried male descendants, aged 15 or older, of distant imperial relatives — but only of paternal lineage — to be adopted into the royal family.
In addition, Emperor Naruhito ’s 24-year-old daughter is hugely popular, and many Japanese want her to be his successor, but Princess Aiko is ineligible because she is a woman. The new imperial system established under the revised law will be reviewed every 30 years if necessary, considering the progress made in making it sustainable. To ensure family cohesion and that female members maintaining imperial status can manage their everyday lives, they will also be listed on the Basic Resident Register, the same as most Japanese people.
Moreover, Adoptees must be at least 15 years old, unmarried and without children.
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The future of the imperial household — mythically descended from the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu — hinges currently on prince Hisahito, the 19-year-old nephew of serving Emperor Naruhito, 66.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAn Asahi Shimbun poll in May showed 72% of respondents in favour of changing the rules to allow women to ascend the throne.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesFormer imperial family member Asahiro Kuni, 81, has said it would be unrealistic to adopt distant male relatives, adding he would advise his grandchildren to refuse such a proposal.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIf Hisahito - barely out of school and currently studying biology and insects and who is not married - has no son, then under the rules as they stand he will have no heir and the bloodline will end.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe top-selling Yomiuri Shimbun daily, usually a vocal supporter of the LDP, also criticised the government in a recent editorial.
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The more controversial of the two measures allows unmarried male descendants, aged 15 or older, of distant imperial relatives — but only of paternal lineage — to be adopted into the royal family.
according to France 24 English — All NewsEmperor Naruhito ’s 24-year-old daughter is hugely popular, and many Japanese want her to be his successor, but Princess Aiko is ineligible because she is a woman.
according to France 24 English — All NewsThe new imperial system established under the revised law will be reviewed every 30 years if necessary, considering the progress made in making it sustainable.
according to The Straits Times - AsiaTo ensure family cohesion and that female members maintaining imperial status can manage their everyday lives, they will also be listed on the Basic Resident Register, the same as most Japanese people.
according to The Straits Times - AsiaAdoptees must be at least 15 years old, unmarried and without children.
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The future of the imperial household — mythically descended from the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu — hinges currently on prince Hisahito,…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterThis rules out popular Princess Aiko, 24, daughter of Naruhito, or Hisahito's two elder sisters, ever becoming emperor.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterAn Asahi Shimbun poll in May showed 72% of respondents in favour of changing the rules to allow women to ascend the throne.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterFormer imperial family member Asahiro Kuni, 81, has said it would be unrealistic to adopt distant male relatives, adding he would advise…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterIf Hisahito - barely out of school and currently studying biology and insects and who is not married - has no son, then under the rules as…
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