The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan approved the discussion, stating that the creation of a ``female imperial family,'' in which female members of the imperial family remain in the imperial family even after marriage, ``needs urgent discussion as an especially urgent issue.''
At its standing committee meeting on the 12th, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan approved a summary of issues compiled by a review committee headed by former Prime Minister Noda regarding the form of stable succession to the Imperial Throne.
Regarding the creation of a ``female imperial family'', it points out that ``it is fully assumed that female members of the imperial family will leave the imperial family due to marriage, and we must urgently discuss this as an especially urgent issue.'' It is also necessary to consider the idea of granting members of the imperial family status.
Regarding the idea of adopting a male-line male member of the former imperial family, the Constitution stipulates "equality before the law," so it should be "considered, including whether it is consistent with the constitutional provisions." is.
In addition, in light of the opinion that was expressed during internal party discussions that ``we should clearly state the perspective of valuing history and tradition,'' we decided to ``We are required to respect long history and tradition in discussions.''
Secretary-General Okada said at a press conference, ``Although we have not yet reached a clear conclusion, we have summarized the party's thinking for discussion in both the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors.''