The government will likely grant Imperial status to commoner husbands of female Imperial family members who lead their own family branch so they can engage in official duties similar to those of Imperial family members, according to government sources.
The change would, for the first time in history, pave the way for male commoners to join the Imperial family.
The government is currently discussing a plan to allow female Imperial family members to create new family branches by maintaining their Imperial status after marrying outside the family. (Yomiuri)
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