Former Foreign Minister Nakasone has expressed regret for his "inappropriate words" regarding Princess Aiko and the imperial succession, stating his comments were based on current Imperial House Law provisions.

Japan's Assembly is struggling to secure the future of the imperial dynasty, agreeing on two controversial measures to ensure active members but without granting succession rights to women.

Japan is reportedly considering a draft bill aimed at ensuring stable imperial succession and maintaining the number of imperial family members. The outline of the bill, which reflects the consensus of the legislature, is expected to be explained soon.

The Japanese legislature is advancing a proposal to allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives, aiming to address the dwindling number of royals and ensure the continuity of the imperial line.

Following a consensus from the legislature, the Japanese government is drafting legislation for stable imperial succession, with debate focusing on whether to amend the Imperial House Law for permanent adoption of male heirs from former imperial families or to implement a limited special law.

Japan's House of Representatives Speaker, Mori, issued a statement clarifying his previous remarks on stable imperial succession, stating that his comments on male descendants of former imperial family members having succession rights if adopted were an interpretation of the current Imperial House Law and not meant to restrict future discussions.

Japan's Speakers and Vice-Speakers of both houses of parliament are set to report a draft proposal on stable imperial succession to various parties and factions. The proposal includes options for female royals to remain in the imperial family after marriage and for adopting male heirs from former imperial families.

Japan's House of Representatives and House of Councillors have notified parties and factions of a provisional date, June 8, for the next discussion on stable imperial succession, with a consensus plan expected if adjustments are agreed upon.

The Speakers and Vice-Speakers of both houses of Japan's parliament are scheduled to meet again this week to discuss creating a draft proposal for stable imperial succession.

The leader of Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party, Mizuoka, stated that further parliamentary discussion is needed among parties regarding stable imperial succession, deeming it premature to finalize.

A centrist political party in Japan is in the final stages of compiling its official view on the stable succession of the Imperial Throne. This comes as the ruling party also advocates for revisions to the Imperial House Law.

A conservative group of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers has submitted a proposal to the government regarding stable imperial succession, suggesting amendments to the Imperial House Law to allow for adoption of male descendants from former imperial families or sons-in-law of female imperial members.

House of Representatives Speaker Mori and LDP Vice President Aso held talks to discuss the progress of upcoming negotiations regarding the stable succession of the Imperial Throne, which are set to begin next week.

The Speakers of Japan's House of Representatives and House of Councillors are set to meet this week to discuss how to proceed with debates on stable imperial succession.

A potential female prime minister in Japan is reportedly against changing the imperial succession law, which currently restricts the throne to male members of the imperial family.

Regarding reforms to the Imperial House Law, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated that if a male child is born to a male descendant of a former Imperial family member adopted into the Imperial family, that child would possess Imperial succession qualifications under current law.

The Japanese government's draft outline for amending the Imperial House Law to ensure stable imperial succession includes a provision to allow male-line descendants from former imperial families to be adopted as an exception.

Major Japanese political parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito, have agreed to request the ruling coalition establish special committees in both houses of parliament to deliberate on a bill concerning stable imperial succession.

Japan's legislature is drafting a plan to allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives to address the dwindling number of royals, sparking debate over the possibility of a female emperor.

Following the consensus reached by the legislature on stable imperial succession, the Japanese government plans to expedite the creation of necessary bills, including an amendment to the Imperial House Law, aiming for submission to the Diet by the end of this month.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed hope for a consensus on stable imperial succession among parliamentary leaders and parties, indicating that a bill would be drafted immediately based on parliamentary discussions.

Speakers and Vice-Speakers of Japan's Diet have agreed on a draft proposal for stable imperial succession, which includes allowing female imperial family members to remain in the imperial family after marriage and adopting male descendants of former imperial families. The proposal will be presented to political parties next week.

The Speakers and Vice-Speakers of both houses of the Japanese Diet met to discuss stable imperial succession, but no conclusion was reached, with adjustments continuing to aim for broad consensus.

The Speakers and Vice-Speakers of Japan's House of Representatives and House of Councillors have met to discuss the imperial succession. They agreed on the need for broad consensus and expect adjustments to continue into early June.

Discussions on stable imperial succession are underway in Japan's House of Representatives, with the Speaker indicating that a proposal will be presented at the next meeting after consolidating views from various parties.

Japan's Prince Hisahito, heir to the throne, is drawing significant media attention due to rumors about his personal life and security challenges, as discussions around imperial succession intensify.

Japan's House Speaker is pushing for a swift revision of the Imperial House Law to address imperial succession, urging political parties to consolidate a legislative consensus during the current Diet session.

Speakers of Japan's House of Representatives and House of Councillors met to discuss stable imperial succession, agreeing to swiftly begin consultations among party representatives from April onwards to consolidate legislative consensus.

Japanese political leaders, including LDP's Aso and Kobayashi, met with Speaker Mori to initiate cross-party discussions aimed at forming a consensus on a stable imperial succession system.

Japan's Prime Minister has voiced opposition to any alterations to the country's tradition of male-only imperial succession.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has voiced opposition to any changes that would alter the male-only imperial succession system in Japan.

The Japanese government has presented an outline for amending the Imperial House Law to ensure stable imperial succession, which was approved by the Speakers and Deputy Speakers of both houses of parliament, conditional on supplementary resolutions.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara presented an outline of a proposed amendment to the Imperial House Law to ensure stable imperial succession, with discussions scheduled with various parties and factions on the 25th.

The Japan Innovation Party held a meeting and approved the 'consensus of the legislature' regarding the stable succession to the Imperial Throne.

Remarks by Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fujita regarding the revision of the Imperial House Law for stable imperial succession have drawn strong opposition from other political parties.

The Speakers and Vice-Speakers of both houses of the Japanese Diet have compiled a "legislative consensus" on stable imperial succession, including proposals for female imperial family members to retain their status after marriage and for male descendants of former imperial families to be adopted.

Seven political parties in Japan have largely agreed on a proposal regarding stable imperial succession, with the Speakers and Vice-Speakers of both houses planning to formally submit it to the government. The Constitutional Democratic Party, however, will hold internal discussions before stating its position.

Leaders of the Japanese parliament have adopted a draft proposal concerning the stable succession of the imperial throne. The Speaker and Vice-Speaker met to create this plan.

Regarding stable imperial succession, the LDP's Policy Research Council Chairman, Mr. Kobayashi, stated that securing the number of imperial family members is an urgent issue, and that the Imperial House Law should be amended in the current Diet, emphasizing the importance of the history and traditions of the Imperial family.

The Speakers and Vice-Speakers of both houses of Japan's Diet are rushing to finalize a proposal for stable imperial succession next week. The plan is expected to include allowing female imperial family members to remain in the imperial household after marriage, though opinions are divided on whether their spouses and children should also be considered royals.

The Centrist Reform Coalition has summarized its party's view on stable imperial succession, prioritizing a proposal for female imperial family members to remain in the imperial household after marriage.

Japanese political parties are set to resume discussions on ensuring stable imperial succession, following the expected release of views from the centrist reform coalition next week.

Princess Aiko's popularity in Japan is high, but politicians are hesitant to change the succession law that prevents her from ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne.

The panel has proposed having female imperial family members keep their status after marriage, and adopting male members from the paternal line of former imperial family branches.

"The imperial throne has never been inherited by people from the maternal line," the prime minister said during a parliamentary meeting.

Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi has voiced opposition to proposed changes in the imperial succession rules that would allow women, such as Emperor Naruhito's daughter Princess Aiko, to ascend the throne.