Editorial: Japan gov't can't stay divided on imperial succession issue forever

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Editorial: Japan gov't can't stay divided on imperial succession issue forever
The Mainichi
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A Japanese government panel has launched discussions on how to secure stable succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. But while the panel has heard the opinions of experts, members are divided over whether to permit reigning empresses and emperors of matrilineal descent, and those on either side have failed to converge.
The discussions began after being stipulated four years ago in an additional resolution to legislation allowing former Emperor Akihito to abdicate. The resolution urged the government to "swiftly consider" measures for realizing a stable imperial succession after the legislation came into force.

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