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IMPERIAL HOUSE LAW

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 5, 2019
Future role of Japan's imperial women in spotlight as family numbers decline
The ascension of Emperor Naruhito has raised questions about how public duties should be shouldered in an ever-shrinking household.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2019
Female Imperial family members to be barred from key succession rite in line with Japanese law
The government will allow female Cabinet ministers to participate in the rite on the grounds that they would be attending as observers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 10, 2017
The Imperial family and public vs. LDP
NHK has become the go-to media outlet for scoops on the Imperial family. In July, the public broadcaster was the first to break the news that the Emperor wanted to step down and, last month, it was the first to report Princess Mako's intention to marry a man she met at university. Both stories annoyed the government, which prefers that disclosure of information about Imperial matters follow strict protocols.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2017
Government plan floated in 2014 nixed idea of creating female branches within Imperial family
A government source says a plan was proposed by the Abe administration in 2014 which did not favor creating female branches of the Imperial family, but which would instead allow females to continue to take part in official activities.
JAPAN
Mar 22, 2017
Panel hears experts on emperor's post-abdication status
A government advisory panel on Wednesday resumed discussions on remaining issues of Emperor Akihito's abdication, including his status after becoming the first living Emperor to relinquish the throne in around 200 years.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 17, 2017
Diet lawmakers send proposal on Emperor's abdication to Abe
The ruling and opposition parties on Friday adopted the Diet's proposal over Emperor Akihito's possible abdication, calling for the government to enact a special law applying only to him.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 13, 2017
LDP decides to support legislation allowing only Emperor Akihito's abdication
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has decided to support the creation of a legal mechanism to allow only Emperor Akihito to abdicate, rather than legislation that would enable him and all future monarchs to relinquish the throne.
EDITORIALS
Jan 22, 2017
Unaddressed succession issues
One-off legislation may be the easiest way to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate, but it would leave the issue unresolved for future emperors.
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2016
Majority of experts support Emperor's abdication at panel hearings
A government advisory panel backs the idea of enabling 82-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicate entirely or conditionally.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 15, 2016
Experts' opinions still divided in second meeting on Emperor's possible abdication
Opinions on Emperor Akihito's possible abdication remain divided among experts summoned to a government-commissioned panel looking at how the burden on the 82-year-old monarch can be alleviated.
Japan Times
JAPAN / NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Oct 16, 2016
Wide-ranging Imperial reform likely too sensitive to tackle for now
As an advisory panel readies to discuss the issue of the Emperor's abdication, some say Imperial reform is likely too sensitive a subject to touch for now.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 22, 2016
Navigating succession under Japan's Imperial system
Emperor Akihito's reported intention to abdicate in a few years because of his advanced age has shocked the nation, made headlines and triggered discussion among intellectuals on how the Imperial throne should be succeeded.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 16, 2016
Government sources clarify Emperor's position on abdication
Emperor Akihito does not necessarily intend to relinquish the throne early, but has indicated he is prepared to abdicate if he becomes unable to fulfill his duties.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 15, 2016
Tokyo eyes revision of law to enable Emperor's abdication in next year's Diet session
The government begins preparations to revise the rules in response to Emperor Akihito's reported desire to step down.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 14, 2016
Emperor's abdication hopes prompt calls to amend Imperial House Law
Media reports that Emperor Akihito is hoping to abdicate triggered calls on Wednesday from ruling and opposition parties for work on revising the law to make it possible for a monarch to relinquish the throne while still alive.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 9, 2016
U.N. panel drops criticism of Japan's male-only Imperial lineage after Tokyo protests
A U.N. committee agrees to remove criticism of Japan's male-only Imperial succession from a report after Tokyo complained.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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