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Princess Aiko’s growing popularity highlights calls to end Japan’s male-only imperial succession.
Princess Aiko, Japan’s only child of Emperor Naruhito, has gained widespread public admiration at 24 for her intelligence, warmth, and official duties, including a solo trip to Laos, fueling renewed calls to reform Japan’s male-only imperial succession law.
With the imperial family now down to 16 members and only a few eligible male heirs, advocates warn the monarchy may face extinction, urging gender-neutral succession.
While the UN women’s rights committee has urged reform for gender equality, Japan’s government, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, opposes change, citing national identity.
Public support grows through media campaigns, but no legislative progress has been made.
La creciente popularidad de la princesa Aiko destaca los llamados a poner fin a la sucesión imperial solo masculina de Japón.