A Woman Emperor?

Japanese monarchy could include females:

The Japanese government will present a bill that would authorize females and their descendents to ascend the throne, sources say.

The Kyoto News Service, via Japan Today, said the amendment to the Imperial House Law is scheduled to reach the Diet in early March.

If passed, the bill would have no effect on the most immediate line to the throne. Crown Prince Naruhito, 45, Emperor Akihito's first son, would remain the heir.

But the revised law would change the second in line to 4-year-old Princess Aiko, the crown prince's only child.

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