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Panel submits report proposing allowing female monarchs

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroyuki Yoshikawa (L), head of a government panel on imperial succession, on Nov. 24 hands in a final report to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, which proposes allowing females and their descendants to ascend Japan's imperial throne, a step that would pave the way for 3-year-old Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako, to eventually become Japan's first female monarch since the 18th century.

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Panel holds 1st meeting on issue of female monarch

TOKYO, Japan - A government panel on imperial succession issues holds its first meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 25. Panel members will focus on the issue of whether a female should be allowed to ascend the throne.

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Panel submits report proposing allowing female monarchs

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroyuki Yoshikawa (L), head of a government panel on imperial succession, on Nov. 24 hands in a final report to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, which proposes allowing females and their descendants to ascend Japan's imperial throne, a step that would pave the way for 3-year-old Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako, to eventually become Japan's first female monarch since the 18th century. (Kyodo)