Gender inequality sees world’s oldest monarchy running out of royals

After World War 2 Japan’s royal family had 67 members. Soon there will be 17, unless the country embraces modernity

26 October 2021 - 19:21
By Marika Katanuma

After World War 2 Japan’s royal family had 67 members. Soon there will be 17, unless the country embraces modernity

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