Examination including the ideal way of debate over the issue of succession to the throne Government November 9, 4:23
The "Rikkoshi no Rei" was held on the 8th, and a series of ceremonies accompanying the succession of the throne was completed.
The government has a policy of entering into discussions on issues such as ensuring stable succession to the throne, and will carefully consider the way the discussions should be.
The "Rikkoshi no Rei", which widely informs both inside and outside of Japan that Akishinomiya has become the "crown prince" who has succeeded to the throne, has been postponed for about 7 months due to the spread of the new coronavirus on the 8th. It was held and the series of ceremonies accompanying the succession of the throne was over.
The government plans to enter into discussions on issues such as ensuring stable succession to the throne and reducing the number of royal families, based on the request of the Diet for prompt consideration.
Prime Minister Suga told the House of Representatives Budget Committee last week that "maintaining a stable succession to the throne is an extremely important issue concerning the basics of the nation. Male succession has been maintained without exception since ancient times. We need to be careful and polite, given the weight. "
The government is proceeding with arranging the issues by examining the background of the discussions so far and listening to individual opinions from experts at the administrative level. It is expected that the establishment and the idea that a female royal family can participate in the activities of the imperial family as a national civil servant even if they leave the imperial family due to marriage will be considered.
The government wants to discuss in a quiet environment, and will carefully consider the way the discussion should be.