Japan Lower House clears imperial family preservation bills

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Japan’s Lower House passed bills allowing princesses to remain after marriage and enabling status restoration via adoption.

WHO: Japan’s Lower House

WHAT: Cleared bills changing the fate of the imperial family, including allowing princesses to stay on after marriage and enabling male members of former royal branches to regain status through adoption.

WHEN: Jul 10, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET

WHERE: Japan

WHY: The bills were prioritized by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling coalition for passage, ahead of deliberation in the Upper House.

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