Princess Aiko’s popularity sparks calls to change Japan’s male-only succession law
Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents.As she turned 24 on Monday, her supporters now call for change Japan’s male-only succession law,…