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Japan Moves to Stabilise Imperial Line with Adoption Bill While Shunning Female Succession

Japan's cabinet has approved legislation to shore up the imperial succession by permitting adoption of males from 11 former branch families, while rejecting proposals for female succession despite strong public backing.

By Khairul Anuar · 15 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Japan's PM Takaichi Commits to Restoring Food Tax After Two-Year Cut

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to restore the full 8% consumption tax on food after a two-year reduction period beginning April 2027, addressing concerns about the nation's fragile fiscal position despite inflation pressures.

By Aiman Tan · 22 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Japan Moves to Stabilise Imperial Line with Adoption Bill While Shunning Female Succession

Japan's PM Takaichi Commits to Restoring Food Tax After Two-Year Cut

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