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Chapter 1

Is Japan ready to change its imperial succession rules?

When Japan’s Emperor Naruhito acceded to the throne five years ago, he promised to bring the country’s imperial family into the modern age. This has resulted in developments such as the household joining platforms such as Instagram. But key structural elements remain unchanged, especially when it comes to succession, which remains a male-only affair. But a survey in a Japanese newspaper this weekend suggested that the public is ready for a change.