Emperor Naruhito
Princess Aiko's Rising Popularity Challenges Japan's Male-Only Imperial Succession Law
Dec 01, 2025 05:33 pm CST
As Princess Aiko turns 24, growing public support for her potential ascension to Japan's throne highlights the critical crisis facing the imperial family. With only one young male heir remaining and conservatives opposing changes to male-only succession laws, experts warn the 1,500-year-old monarchy faces extinction unless reforms allow female emperors, a tradition that existed in Japan's history before being banned in 1889.
Trump's Japan Visit: How Prime Minister Takaichi Plans to Strengthen US-Japan Relations with Ford Trucks Deal
Oct 27, 2025 09:30 pm CST
President Trump's visit to Japan marks a critical diplomatic test for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is leveraging a potential Ford F-150 truck purchase and her connection to the late Shinzo Abe to build rapport amid trade tensions. As the first female Japanese leader welcomes Trump before his meeting with China's Xi Jinping, both nations seek to balance trade commitments while strengthening their alliance against Chinese manufacturing ambitions.
The Japanese Imperial System: Key Facts as President Trump Meets Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo
Oct 27, 2025 12:52 pm CST
President Trump is set to meet with Japanese Emperor Naruhito at Tokyo's Imperial Palace, highlighting Japan's unique monarchy. This article explores Japan's 2,600-year imperial tradition, succession rules preventing female emperors, the post-war transformation of the emperor's role from divine ruler to symbolic head of state, and the modernization efforts of the current imperial family.