Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law

Ikuko Yamazaki, 62, has been using social media to advocate for the succession of the emperor's first child regardless of ...

Meet Princess Aiko - Japan’s Rising Royal Star At The Centre Of Heated Male Vs Female Succession Debate

Aiko has gained admirers since debuting as an adult royal in 2021, when she impressed the public as intelligent, friendly, ...

Princess Aiko's popularity triggers calls to change Japan's male-only succession law

TOKYO: Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star.During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and ...

Japan Princess' Admiration Sparks Call To Change Male-Only Succession Law

During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents.

Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to ditch male-only succession law in Japan

Historically, Japan has had numerous women monarchs. But current laws prevent the emperor's daughter from succeeding him — ...

Royal rule under strain: How Japan’s male-only succession debate could reshape the monarchy

Japan’s male-only imperial succession law prevents Princess Aiko from becoming emperor, sparking debate amid a shrinking ...

Japan sees rising calls for Princess Aiko to succeed throne

FILE - Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visits the Wat Xieng Thong Buddhist Temple ...
Nippon

Japan Women Win Basketball, Volleyball Gold at Tokyo Deaflympics

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese women's basketball and volleyball teams won gold medals at the Tokyo Deaflympics on Tuesday. Japan narrowly beat the United States 65-64 in the women's ...
Archaeology

Rice Farmer Rebellions

During the Tokugawa era (A.D. 1603–1868), much of Japan was ruled by the country’s military governor, called the shogun, or his retainers. The rest was divided up into several hundred semiautonomous ...