
National Dec 30, 2020
The government is looking to set up a panel of experts to discuss the issue in 2021.
The government is looking to set up a panel of experts to discuss the issue in 2021.
Princess Kako turns 26, performs duties online amid pandemic
Since graduating from International Christian University in Tokyo in March last year, the princess has devoted herself to official duties.
Japan crown prince 'approves' of daughter's plan to marry but says financial issue must be resolved
Princess Mako's plans to marry her university boyfriend, Kei Komuro, have been delayed amid reports of a financial dispute involving Komuro's family.
Japan eyes post-marital title for female imperial family members
The move would help avoid the further shrinking of the number of imperial family members.
Princess Mako describes marriage as 'necessary' but plan still on hold
The princess and her partner announced their intention to get engaged in September 2017, with their wedding originally scheduled to take place in November 2018.
Crown Prince Akishino formally declared first in line to the throne
Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his younger brother as crown prince to the people of Japan during the ceremony, which was delayed from April due to the pandemic.
Crown Prince Akishino: A vocal member of Japan's imperial family
The 54-year-old younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, 60, has occasionally expressed his view that the imperial family needs to adapt to the times.
Japan may shelve imperial succession decision despite calls from the Diet
Many government officials believe it is premature to draw up a clear idea, given that public opinion regarding imperial succession remains divided.
Whereby there are presently only two viable heirs to Japan's imperial throne, it's easy to understand the fragility of the imperial line.
Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito and the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 29 on Friday, marking her birthday at a time when public attention remains focused on her delayed marriage to her university boyfriend Kei Komuro. A date for her marriage ...
Japan to hold crown prince proclamation ceremonies on Nov. 8
The event was postponed as a result of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Japan considers holding crown prince proclamation ceremonies in November
Following the proclamation ceremonies, the government is likely to start full-fledged discussions on how to ensure stable imperial succession.