Japan Faces Deep Royal Crisis As Rules Block Women From The Throne
Japan has had eight reigning empresses throughout its history, but a law introduced in 1889 formally barred women from ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne.
By Project Chintan Newsroom
15 July 2026 · 1 min read
Japan has had eight reigning empresses throughout its history, but a law introduced in 1889 formally barred women from ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Source: NDTV — World
