New legislation aims to address the shrinking ranks of Japan's imperial family, while preserving male-only succession despite broad support for a female emperor.

Questions remain about who will succeed Emperor Naruhito, but even the most recent rule change prevents Princess Aiko, the ...

Japan's parliament approved a landmark amendment to the Imperial House Law last Friday, marking the first revision to the ...

Japan's parliament has amended the Imperial Household Law to address the shortage of heirs. Male descendants of former noble ...

Japan's Royal Family has relaxed its succession rules as it struggles with the lack of heirs - but the ban on female ...