Japan's Parliament passes law making only men eligible to succeed in imperial line

Japan's Parliament voted to enshrine male-only succession for the imperial throne as part of a policy revision, solidifying a monarchy that dates back roughly 1,500 years. The change effectively bars women from inheriting the throne, following in the footsteps of Japan's imperial line. The move is seen as an effort to preserve the country's traditional monarchy and avoid potential controversy surrounding female succession. The revised law will now be enshrined in the Imperial Household Law.