The revised Imperial House Law vigorously pushed by Sanae Takaichi took effect recently amid widespread public opposition.
Takaichi's defiance in the face of public opinion raises questions about her agenda.
Essentially, Takaichi prioritizes her conservative base over public approval, tying imperial succession to constitutional revision. Her real target is not the imperial family itself, but a dress rehearsal for a later constitutional amendment.
Commentator: Wang Xu
Editors: Shu Yiheng, Zhang Xiaoya, Jin Dan and Guo Kai
