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Japan tweaks imperial law but keeps throne male-only, barring women emperors

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  1. Japan's upper house passed legislation tweaking the Imperial Household Law, keeping the throne male-only.

  2. The law allows unmarried male descendants from former imperial branch families to be adopted into the imperial household.

  3. Female imperial family members can now retain royal status after marrying commoners, a privilege already available to male royals.

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