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Takaichi Cabinet Accused of Disregarding Parliament as Controversial Laws Passed Japan’s Takaichi Cabinet has been accused of sidelining the Diet while pushing through amendments to the Imperial Household Law and …

Imperial Household Law revision seen as lacking public support, poll finds A July 18-19 national poll shows 60% believe the Imperial Household Law revision lacks public understanding; cabinet approval dropped …

Imperial Household Law revision passed on July 17 prioritizes male-line succession July 17 revision to Imperial Household Law favors male-line succession by adopting heirs from former branches, passed amid doubts; …

Adoption proposal for imperial succession sparks unease within Japan’s Imperial Family Debate over an adoption proposal for imperial succession has resurfaced, prompting concern within the Imperial Family and renewed scrutiny …

Emperor Urges Public Understanding as Debate Over Imperial Family Numbers Intensifies On June 11, the Emperor appealed for public understanding as lawmakers move to secure Imperial family numbers, stressing the …

Japan Passes Imperial Family Law Overhaul to Expand Household, Keeps Male-Only Succession Japan’s parliament approved an overhaul of the imperial family law, expanding the imperial household while keeping male-only succession …

Upper House panel approves Imperial Household Law amendment, full chamber vote set for July 17 House panel approved Imperial Household Law amendment July 16, allowing female royals to keep status …

Male-line succession debate enters Upper House as Imperial Household Law amendment begins Lawmakers open Upper House debate on July 15, 2026 over an amendment to the Imperial Household Law proposing …

Imperial House Law amendment passes Lower House, headed for enactment after centrist backing Imperial House Law amendment passed the Lower House on July 10, 2026, after centrist lawmakers shifted to …