Japan Lower House Clears 2 Imperial Bills, Letting Princesses Stay After Marriage
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Updated · The Japan Times · Jul 10
Japan Lower House Clears 2 Imperial Bills, Letting Princesses Stay After Marriage
3 articles · Updated · The Japan Times · Jul 10
Summary
Friday’s Lower House vote advanced legislation that would let imperial princesses retain royal status after marriage and allow men from former royal branches to return through adoption.
The bills are a top priority for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as Japan tries to preserve the shrinking imperial family.
To secure passage, the ruling coalition shelved a separate bill to cut parliamentary seats — a signature policy of junior partner Japan Innovation Party.
The measures now move to the Upper House, which is expected to approve them by July 17 before the current parliamentary session ends.