Japan's ageing emperor's abdication is approved amid worries of a succession crisis as eldest granddaughter, 25, is set to become a commoner when she marries her college sweetheart

highlighted the male-dominated nature of Japan’s monarchy as it faces a potential succession crisis. Public broadcaster NHK broke the story of Princess Mako’s engagement, sending the country into a frenzy with the news dominating television chat shows and …
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