# Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains

- Published: 2026-07-17T05:16:34Z
- Updated: 2026-07-17T15:57:53Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy07rz79zg9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

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