The vast majority of Japan’s public supports changing the law to allow her to remain a royal and become emperor, but conservatives in the governing party insist on keeping male-only succession.

Despite their happiness – the emperor has spoken out to defend his wife and the scrutiny she has faced over the years – a huge question mark surrounding the Japanese line of succession remains.

The vast majority of Japan’s public supports changing the law to allow her to remain a royal and become emperor, but conservatives in the governing party insist on keeping male-only succession.

Japan’s former emperor Akihito, left ... and the nation celebrated the imperial succession. The couple broke with traditions and brought many changes to the monarchy: They chose to raise ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s popular Princess ... her to remain a royal and become emperor, but conservatives in the governing party insist on keeping male-only succession. Japan’s rapidly dwindling ...

Japan’s former emperor Akihito celebrated his 91st birthday on Monday by spending most of his time caring for his wife who is recovering from a broken leg, according to reports. The former emperor, ...