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Japan Passes Imperial Law Reform While Maintaining Male Succession Tradition

Japan's parliament has approved amendments to its 1947 Imperial House Law, permitting male adoptions from former royal branches and allowing female royals to keep imperial status after marrying commoners. The male-only succession system remains unchanged despite 83% public support for female emperors.

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