JAPAN’S CROWN PRINCE AKISHINO HAS ‘MIXED FEELINGS’ ABOUT MALE-ONLY IMPERIAL SUCCESSION LAW
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On August 13, 2026, Crown Prince Akishino announced at a Tokyo news conference that he has "mixed feelings" about the Japanese government’s revision of the Imperial House Law that restricts succession to male heirs only. The remarks came ahead of his trip to Paraguay to mark the 90th anniversary of Japanese emigration there.
According to the Associated Press, Akishino said, "I believe there is no difference between men and women in serving the roles of the imperial family to respond to social needs." The revision, passed by the conservative government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, re‑establishes a paternal‑line male‑only rule, a change that critics label sexist and anachronistic and warn could threaten the already shrinking imperial family.
The Imperial House Law has traditionally governed succession, and the 2026 revision reversed the 2017 relaxation that allowed female succession, reigniting debate over gender equality and the future of the Japanese monarchy.
- Crown Prince Akishino expressed mixed feelings about the male‑only succession rule.
- The 2026 law revision re‑establishes a paternal‑line male‑only rule, sparking criticism.
- The comments come as Akishino prepares to visit Paraguay to celebrate 90 years of Japanese emigration.
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