Komeito compiles draft opinion on stable succession to the imperial throne. New Komeito Party is considering system in which female members of the imperial family remain in imperial family even after marriage.
The party will compile a formal written opinion based on this proposal and will submit it to the Speakers of both Houses of Representatives as early as next week. "As the birthrate continues to decline, it should be possible to adopt children," he said, adding that it is appropriate for spouses and children of female imperial family not to have the status of imperial family members.