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Japan Imperial Household law to permit adoption from cadet branch
Japan's Imperial Household Law was revised to permit adoption from a cadet branch, securing a legislative victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. However, she faced criticism for managing the Diet as the ruling parties extended the legislative session to facilitate debate on the law.
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