Prime Minister limits imperial succession to 'male heirs only,' though this is not stated in the cited report
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that imperial succession should be limited to male heirs only, while referencing a report that does not explicitly support this claim.
Japanese Prime Minister Opposes Changing Imperial Family Succession Rules
Japan's Prime Minister S. Takaichi insists on maintaining the current male-only succession laws for the imperial family amidst concerns for its continuity.
Japan: Takaichi opposes changing imperial succession rules excluding women
Sanae Takaichi, the first female prime minister of Japan, has stated her opposition to changing imperial succession rules that exclude women and their descendants.
Japan's Prime Minister: No Woman on the Throne
Japan's Prime Minister has expressed opposition to changing succession rules that would allow female emperors, despite public support for such reforms.
Japan's female Prime Minister opposes changing the imperial succession law
Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has expressed her opposition to altering the imperial family's crown succession rules during a recent parliamentary session.
Japanese Prime Minister urges to expedite negotiations on constitutional and imperial succession changes
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls for faster negotiations on constitutional amendments and imperial family succession rules.