Japan’s crown prince says he believes in gender equality for royal duties
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, on Thursday said he has…
Japan’s parliament enshrines male-only succession for imperial family
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament enacted Friday a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law by insisting…
Japan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms
Japan on Saturday heralded the coming-of-age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where…