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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; …

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 Tightens Rules on SNS Misinformation in Elections; New Laws Take Effect March 1, 2027 Diet approves measures to curb SNS misinformation in elections, requiring platforms to label AI-created images …

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 …

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 …

Imperial 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 …

Imperial 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 …

Diet 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 …

FATF declines probe into Indonesia’s Danantara bonds after civil society complaint FATF declines probe into Indonesia’s Danantara bonds after civil society groups warned that recent law changes could let corrupt …