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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.
Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Appoints Only Two Women to Her 19-Member Cabinet
Oct 21, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Despite promising Nordic-level gender representation, Japan's historic first woman Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi named just two women to her 19-member cabinet, including the country's first female finance minister. This highlights Japan's persistent gender gap, ranking 118th globally, while Takaichi balances progressive health advocacy with traditionally conservative social positions.
Sanae Takaichi: From Heavy Metal Drummer to Japan's First Woman Prime Minister
Oct 04, 2025 02:43 pm CST
Sanae Takaichi, a staunchly conservative politician and former heavy metal drummer, is set to make history as Japan's first female prime minister after winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election. Though breaking gender barriers in Japanese politics, her policies align with the LDP's conservative wing, focusing on national defense, economic security, and stricter immigration controls rather than feminist reforms.