https://freerepublic.com/tag/princeakishino/ en-us Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:08:30 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4391872/posts Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, on Thursday said he has “mixed feelings” about the government’s revision to the Imperial House Law that reinforces a rule dictating only men can become emperor. “I believe there is no difference between men and women” in serving the roles of the imperial family to respond to social needs, Akishino said at a news conference ahead of a trip to Paraguay later this month to mark the 90th anniversary of Japanese emigration to the South American country. The comments by Akishino, the next in line for the throne, come just... WTOP https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4391872/posts#comment Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:08:30 GMT