Updated
Updated · The Japan Times · Jul 10
Japan Lower House Clears 2 Imperial Bills, Letting Princesses Stay After Marriage
Updated
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.

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