succession

Japan’s debate over Imperial succession intensifies after Diet passes law; poll shows strong support for a female emperor but divided views on adoptee sons’ eligibility. Nikkei–TV Tokyo poll finds 80% …

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 …

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 …

Former 11 imperial houses: Kuninomiya scion recalls childhood and rejects adoption for grandchildren An 81-year-old member of the former 11 imperial houses, Kuninomiya scion Tomohiro Kuni, spoke in a 60-minute …

Government 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 …

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Puts Succession on Hold to Chase Artificial Superintelligence SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son will abandon his succession timetable to extend leadership and focus on developing artificial superintelligence, saying …