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The Imperial Succession Debate: UN Advocacy Meets Japanese Tradition in Legislative Reform
NEW YORK/TOKYO — The delicate balance between ancient tradition and modern egalitarian standards has once again moved to the forefront of international discourse following the Japanese parliament’s recent enactment of a landmark bill to revise the Imperial House Law. While the legislation seeks to address the existential crisis facing Japan’s monarchy—specifically, the shrinking pool of […]