Japan's crown prince makes 1st remark regarding dwindling family debate

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito on Thursday commented for the first time since the government revised the Imperial House Law to address

Japanese Crown Prince says he has “mixed feelings” about the government’s revision to the Imperial House Law, which reinforces a rule that only men can become emperor

Japan's Crown Prince Akishino has 'mixed feelings' on revised male-only imperial succession law  AP News

The crown prince became the first imperial family member to speak at a news conference since its enactment.

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 insists only men can become emperor.

Japan's Crown Prince Akishino has 'mixed feelings' about male-only imperial succession law  Toronto Star