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Leaders of both chambers of parliament approved a draft proposal on imperial succession on June 7, 2026, and will present it to 13 parties and groups on Monday.
japantimes.co.jpLeaders and vice leaders of both chambers of parliament adopted a draft proposal on imperial succession on June 7, 2026. The draft would allow female members of the imperial family to retain their status after marriage and would allow male heirs to be adopted from former branches.
Lower House Speaker Eisuke Mori spoke to reporters in Tokyo on Friday alongside Upper House Speaker Masakazu Sekiguchi.
The two speakers presented the approved draft to political parties the same day. The draft will be officially presented at a general meeting of 13 parties and parliamentary groups on Monday. The proposal is described as a consensus of the legislative branch if approved.
The adoption follows long-held concerns over a lack of potential heirs to the imperial throne.
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