Kono Defense Minister Stable succession to the throne Considering the ideal way including the female emperor August 25, 14:31
Regarding the succession of the throne, Kono said in a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that it is desirable for the male successor to succeed the throne, but in order to deal with the decrease in the number of royal families, the establishment of a female palace and the ideal way of succession including the female emperor are considered. Showed the idea that it should be done.
On the 23rd, Defense Minister Kono showed on a video posting site that he should consider how the succession to the throne should be considered, including the establishment of a female palace and the female emperor, in order to ensure a stable succession to the throne.
Regarding this, Minister Kono said in a press conference after the Cabinet Meeting, "Since Japan's imperial family has been inherited by males in the past, I think it is most desirable for males to succeed to the throne. Therefore, we must say that there is a considerable risk in maintaining a male system, so we must assume an unexpected situation."
After that, he said, ``For example, the Imperial Highnesses and Queens of the Imperial Family may remain in the Imperial Family as female royal family members, and children may inherit the throne, or it is necessary to consider about two options, such as reviving the former Imperial Family family that has left the Imperial Family. Yes,” he said, indicating that the female royal family should consider how it should be inherited, including the establishment of a female palace that remains in the royal family after marriage and the female emperor.
On the other hand, regarding the return of the male descendants of the former Miyake family who left the imperial family after the war to the royal family, "there is also a debate about whether the people's consensus and support can be obtained for the restoration of the former Miyake family." He showed a cautious attitude.
Chief Cabinet Secretary "Need careful and careful consideration"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga said in a press conference after the cabinet meeting, "Maintaining stable succession of the throne is a very important issue related to the basics of the nation. It is necessary to carefully and carefully consider this, and there are various ways of thinking and opinions, and sufficient analysis and consideration will be necessary to gain the consensus of the people."
On the other hand, regarding the timing of the "Rikkoushi-no-rei", which was postponed due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, Chief Cabinet Secretary Sug. We will hold a committee and consider it."