Imperial Household Law revision raises questions over gender double standards and “family unity” claims Imperial Household Law revision draws scrutiny as critics note inconsistent use of “family unity” arguments in …
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Imperial House Law revision exposes conservative contradiction over female royals’ surnames
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision sparks criticism over contradiction with separate-surname stance Proposed Imperial Household Law revision would keep married female royals in the imperial register while their husbands and children …
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Imperial Household Law amendment scheduled for July 10 after Diet stalemate ends
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial House Law amendment set for July debate after LDP agrees to PM-led Budget Committee Kajiyama agreed to a July 17 Budget Committee with PM attendance, ending House paralysis and …
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House of Councillors resumes deliberations as Imperial Household Law revision remains uncertain
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoDiet resumes as Prime Minister Takaichi agrees to concentrated sessions; key reforms remain stalled Diet resumes July 7, 2026 after PM Takaichi agrees to opposition demand for concentrated budget hearings …
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LDP prioritizes Imperial Household Law and moves to force two bills
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP to push House of Representatives seat reduction and ‘vice-capital’ bills after prioritizing Imperial Household Law debate LDP to prioritize Imperial Household Law debate while pressing to pass House of …
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Diet leaders present Imperial Household Law resolution mandating 30-year review
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law amendment: Parliamentary leaders table supplementary resolution emphasizing 30-year reviews Lawmakers tabled a supplementary resolution for the Imperial Household Law amendment this week, requiring 30-year reviews to consider …
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Former Imperial Family member Asahiro Kuni urges grandchildren to refuse adoption
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKuni Tomohiro Says He Would Advise Descendants to Decline Return to Imperial Household Tomohiro Kuni, 81, grandson of the Kuni-no-miya line, says he would tell descendants to refuse adoption into …
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Imperial Household Law amendment nears cabinet approval after LDP and Ishin talks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoRuling parties move to finalize Imperial Household Law amendment as Cabinet considers same-day decision LDP and Nippon Ishin finalize talks on the Imperial Household Law amendment June 30 as government …
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Imperial succession bill unveiled allowing former male-line adoptions to confer succession
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment unveils Imperial Household Law revision to allow adoption of former imperial males Government unveils Imperial Household Law revision on June 26, 2026 to allow male-line adoptees from former imperial …
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Japan government finalizes plan to amend Imperial Household Law, allow male-line adoptions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision: Government to allow adoptions from former princely houses as an “exception” Japan on June 24, 2026 set an outline for an Imperial Household Law revision to …