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imperial family
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The Japan Timespolitics2 hrs ago
Lower House Passes Bills Allowing Princesses to Remain After Marriage
The Lower House approved legislation on Friday that permits female imperial family members to retain their status after marriage and allows male members of former branches to rejoin through adoption. The bills now move to the Upper House for final review before the current parlia…
ndtv.comworld8 days ago
Ruling party to pause bills on Diet seats and secondary capital
The Liberal Democratic Party said it will stop debate on two contested measures while talks on Imperial House Law changes continue. Opposition parties said they will press the ruling coalition to drop the bills entirely.
forexlive.comworld10 days ago
Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Revise Imperial House Law
The Japanese government on Tuesday adopted legislation to amend the Imperial House Law. The bill would allow the imperial family to adopt male descendants from former branches and let female members retain status after marriage.
japantimes.co.jpworld15 days ago
Emperor Naruhito Thanks Netherlands and Belgium for Warm Welcome
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako completed state visits to the Netherlands and Belgium that began June 13. The emperor spoke to reporters in Namur on June 25 about the reception and royal family exchanges. The couple is scheduled to return to Japan on June 26.
Japan Timespolitics30 days ago
Parliamentary Panel Approves Draft Allowing Female Imperial Members to Stay After Marriage and Reinstating Former Male Royals
A Japanese parliamentary panel approved a draft proposal on June 10, 2026, that would let female members remain in the imperial family after marriage and allow former male royals to rejoin through adoption.
japantimes.co.jppolitics33 days ago
Parliament Leaders Adopt Draft Proposal on Imperial Succession Rules
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.jpworld42 days ago
Japan Parliament Report Considers Adopting Former Male Royals
Parliament leaders are preparing recommendations to address the shrinking size of Japan’s imperial family. One proposal under review would allow the adoption of former male royals from abolished princely houses.
The Japan Timespolitics63 days ago
Japan Opposition Party Backs Imperial Family Adoption Proposal
The major opposition Centrist Reform Alliance will support a proposal to adopt male members from former imperial family branches back into the imperial family. The party also reaffirmed its support for allowing female imperial members to retain their status after marriage. Divisi…