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Prince Hisahito turns 20 as Japan's government reinforces male-only succession rules

Japan’s Prince Hisahito has turned 20 while facing growing attention as a future monarch

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Choosing a baby girl name for 2026? These beautiful Asian names tell a story of their own

Anticipating a baby girl in 2026? Parents can find a wealth of beautiful Asian names to consider. Japanese names often highlight elements of nature, such as flowers and light, providing poetic options. Meanwhile, Indian and Sanskrit names convey ideals of beauty, wisdom, and prosperity. Names from Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Japan revises imperial law for sustainable system, keeps male-line throne

Japan's parliament on Friday revised the Imperial House Law to address the issue of the shrinking royal family, while retaining the long-standing male-only succession system, despite public support for female emperors.

Bangkok Post · Jul 17

Japan's Royal Family Is Running Out of Heirs, But Women Are Still Barred From Becoming Emperor

Japan's royal succession crisis deepens as a scholar calls the ban on female emperors 'plainly misogyny' while the imperial family is left with just three eligible heirs.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Japan deploys AI ‘police chief’ to tackle record $2bn fraud epidemic

Known as AIko, the AI ‘police chief’ has been introduced as part of a campaign to combat increasingly sophisticated scams

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Japan ruling party lawmaker rejects female emperor

KYODO — A senior lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Sunday that Princess Aiko cannot become emperor under Japan's current succession law, adding that no one would want to marry her if she did.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28

I tried the most popular 7,000-step walking workouts on YouTube—this was a clear favorite

Boost your step count without leaving the house

Fit & Well · Feb 23

Japan's emperor expresses concern about 3/11 disaster survivors on his 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito has expressed concern about the scars that remain for survivors of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in comments released for his 66th birthday Monday just weeks before the March 11 anniversary

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law

Princess Aiko's increasing popularity is sparking discussions about changing Japan's male-only succession law

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

I tried this 20-minute Japanese walking workout and I felt less stressed afterwards

This low-impact workout is surprisingly energizing

Fit & Well · Oct 6, 2025