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Crown Prince Akishino says he has mixed feelings on succession law

Japan's Crown Prince Akishino said he has mixed feelings about a male-only imperial succession law revision.
WHO: Crown Prince Akishino
WHAT: Said he has mixed feelings about the Imperial House Law revision requiring only men to become emperor
WHEN: Reported Aug 13, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: He was reacting to the government's revision to the Imperial House Law insisting only men can become emperor.

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