Kōi Keishō Kiki

[Reiwa]

Imperial Succession Crisis

With just three eligible heirs to the Chrysanthemum throne – and two of them 60 or over – the imperial family is facing a succession crisis.

Japan’s monarchy has for centuries maintained male-only succession, which is on-brand for a deeply patriarchal society where men dominate other spheres of life such as business and politics.

Now, that rule has come to threaten the very survival of the world’s oldest monarchy which, in recent decades, has spawned more daughters than sons.

To solve the dearth of heirs, government ministers have proposed reinstating former branches of the royal family, thereby expanding the pool of male successors. The changes are awaiting parliamentary approval.

But it has left scholars, opposition politicians and some citizens wondering: why not just let women take the throne?

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You know, when people mention a royal succession crisis in Japan, I’m not sure that’s really accurate. The imperial family already has both a successor and a backup, after all.

[BradZax]

Riewa, I would expect that you know so much more about this topic that I wouldn’t even know how to or where to start [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Botten]

Shinto ritualists going to setup a futon soon, then?

[Reiwa]

Originally Posted by Botten [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Shinto ritualists going to setup a futon soon, then?

悠仁親王 Yoi katei o kizuite kudasai.

[Botten]

Originally Posted by Reiwa [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

悠仁親王 Yoi katei o kizuite kudasai.

Maybe a Thai boy in his early 30s will step forward?

[Reiwa]

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Maybe a Thai boy in his early 30s will step forward?

That is not the Dragonfly Prince. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Duik]

Here is your chance Tenno!

[Reiwa]

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Here is your chance Tenno!

Tenno Henka Banzai!

[BlackBellamy]

Imagine that, today in our age, we still have people who call themselves Emperors and Kings and Princes. And these inbred buffoons festoon themselves with medals and ribbons and hats unique to their circumstance, standing there on their palace balconies with their frozen smiles and mechanical hand motions while crowds of curious morons stand below them gawking.

I don't mind rich people. Whatever. You figure you need another 600 foot boat, go for it! But to go through these costumed dynastic motions is just ridiculous. I pity them somewhat, they are born into this monarchial machine and know nothing else.

[Reiwa]

Originally Posted by BlackBellamy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Imagine that, today in our age, we still have people who call themselves Emperors and Kings and Princes. And these inbred buffoons festoon themselves with medals and ribbons and hats unique to their circumstance, standing there on their palace balconies with their frozen smiles and mechanical hand motions while crowds of curious morons stand below them gawking.

I don't mind rich people. Whatever. You figure you need another 600 foot boat, go for it! But to go through these costumed dynastic motions is just ridiculous. I pity them somewhat, they are born into this monarchial machine and know nothing else.

Well, the cognatic position has the possibility of reward.