Japan Revises Imperial Succession Law, Male-Only Rule Stays

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Japan's male-only succession rule is pushing the Chrysanthemum Throne toward extinction — only three male heirs remain, one of whom is 90. Blocking Princess Aiko, who has massive public support, in favor of adopting distant relatives the public doesn't know makes zero sense. The so-called "ancient tradition" of male-only succession worked because emperors had concubines, and that era is long gone.