Princess Aiko’s popularity sparks calls to change Japan’s male-only succession law
Summary
Princess Aiko, Japan's popular princess, has ignited public calls to change the country's male-only succession law as the shrinking monarchy faces a critical succession crisis.
Key Points
- Princess Aiko's growing popularity has increased public demand to change Japan's male-only imperial succession law.
- Japan's monarchy is facing a critical state due to a shortage of male heirs, with only a few eligible successors remaining.
- Conservative lawmakers, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, oppose changing the male-only succession rules despite public pressure.
- The UN has urged Japan to allow a female emperor to promote gender equality, but the Japanese government maintains the male-only succession as a matter of national identity.
