Summary
- Discussions on increasing the size of the Imperial family are ongoing among ruling and opposition parties in Japan.
- Two main plans have been proposed: allowing female members to retain their status after marriage and allowing adoption of male members from former Imperial family branches.
- The ruling parties generally support the proposed plans, while the opposition party has concerns and suggests additional measures.
- The issue of succession to the Imperial throne is a key topic of discussion, with different parties presenting varying viewpoints.
