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Imperial Household Law

Japan [1947]
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The Imperial Household Law of Japan, enacted in 1947, governs the succession and conduct of the Japanese imperial family. This law was amended in 2017 to allow for the abdication of Emperor Akihito, which paved the way for his son, Naruhito, to ascend the throne in 2019. The law dictates that succession is through the male line, a point of discussion when considering the role of women in the imperial household. The current emperor, Naruhito, is the 126th emperor of Japan, tracing his lineage back to the legendary first emperor, Jimmu. The Imperial Household Agency manages the affairs of the imperial family, adhering to traditional and often rigid protocols.12

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  1. Japan - The Hōjō regency
  2. Naruhito
  3. Masako
  4. Diet
  5. Japan - The Taika reforms
  6. civil law - Japanese law

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