Japan's revised Imperial House Law takes effect, maintaining male-only succession while allowing the adoption of male relatives and princesses to keep royal status
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The Independent
Japan's unpopular revision of Imperial law that reinforces male-only succession takes effect
South China Morning Post
Revised law to maintain Japan’s imperial family size takes effect seen
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Japan's unpopular revision of Imperial law that reinforces male-only succession takes effect
Toronto Star
Japan’s unpopular revision of Imperial law that reinforces male-only succession takes effect seen
Winnipeg Free Press
Japan’s unpopular revision of Imperial law that reinforces male-only succession takes effect
The Japan Times
Revised Imperial House Law comes into effect, but challenges remain