Japan has approved its biggest overhaul of the imperial family in decades, allowing women to keep their royal status after marrying and permitting distant male relatives to rejoin the royal family. The changes are designed to address a shrinking line of succession, which could come to an end if 19-year-old Prince Hisahito - currently second in line to the throne - does not have a son. Despite the reform, women are still barred from becoming emperor, meaning Princess Aiko remains ineligible to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne despite broad public support for a female monarch. #japan #news #royals #succession