TOKYO — Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito says he hopes to continue the close relationship his father built with the people when he succeeds him as emperor later this year. “While I continue to prepare for this role, I would like to maintain the past emperors’ work. The Japanese throne is inherited only by male heirs, and Naruhito’s only child is a daughter. “This problem will relate to the imperial family of the future. I would like to refrain from giving any opinions on the system,” the crown prince said.

Source: National Post February 23, 2019 00:45 UTC