Japan revises law on royals, keeps blocking women from throne

Japan has updated its imperial succession laws, but still restricts women from ascending to the throne, despite growing support for a female emperor. This change comes amid a push led by a popular princess who advocates for women's eligibility to the imperial line. However, the current first female prime minister is against the idea, highlighting a divide in the nation's leadership. This debate underscores a broader cultural and political tension about gender roles and succession in one of the world's oldest monarchies.