The Japanese legislature has advanced a proposal to allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives. Opposition lawmakers have criticized Sanae Takaichi over the imperial law revision.
On June 14, 2026, the Japanese legislature moved forward with a proposal to allow the imperial family to adopt scores of distant male relatives.
Some opposition lawmakers said that Sanae Takaichi's move could undermine previous discussions held by the Diet to form its consensus on the measures.
The step relates to the imperial family, including Emperor Naruhito and Princess Aiko.
