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Japan revises law on royals, keeps blocking women from throne

NPR News·July 17, 2026·1 min read

Japan revised its law on royals but continues to block women from the throne. A popular princess drives support for a female Japanese Emperor, though the country's first female prime minister opposes the change, highlighting ongoing debate over gender equality in the imperial succession.

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