How far will Japan go to preserve the 2,600-year-old male imperial bloodline?
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Japan's imperial family is facing a critical shortage of male heirs, sparking a national debate on how to maintain the unbroken 2,600-year-old male lineage. This issue has taken on new urgency as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's recent European tour highlighted the contrasting succession models in the Netherlands and Belgium, where women are in line for the throne. The potential crisis in Japan's oldest monarchy raises questions about tradition versus modernization and the future of its unique cultural heritage.
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