The divine status of the imperial family was renounced after World War II following Japan's militaristic sweep across Asia in the name of Emperor Hirohito. Since 1947, royal succession has been ...

Under Japan's male-only succession, the royal family will run out of male heirs if Prince Hisahito does not eventually have a son. PHOTO: AFP/IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY PUBLISHED Dec 30, 2021, 11:50 AM ...