Japanese Crown Prince Akishino Advocates for Gender Equality in the Imperial Family
Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, expressed his ambivalence towards the government's amendment to the Imperial House Law, which stipulates that only men can ascend to the throne. During a press conference before his upcoming visit to Paraguay to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Japanese migration to the country, the Crown Prince emphasized his belief in gender equality within the imperial family's duties to address societal demands.