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Imperial family succession plan expected to face bitter opposition | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and Analysis
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from asahi.com · Japan
A succession plan for the imperial family in Japan is anticipated to encounter considerable opposition. This issue could lead to significant internal political debate.
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