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Japan revises imperial succession law but retains ban on female emperors

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Per Euronews, Japan has revised its imperial succession law, but has maintained the ban on female emperors. The move comes despite nationwide opinion polls showing broad public support for allowing a woman to become emperor — though some conservative political figures continue to oppose the idea.

Source: http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/japan-revises-imperial...

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