Imperial succession bill may not be introduced: Koizumi hints

Imperial succession bill may not be introduced: Koizumi hints

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speak in reply to an opposition question at a House of Councillors Budget Committee session on Feb. 8. The premier hinted that his government may not present a bill during the current Diet session to pave the way for female monarchs in Japan.

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