The Japanese government said Monday it plans to engage in full-fledged discussions on achieving a stable imperial succession after Crown Prince Fumihito announces his status as first in line to the throne in a ceremony in April.It was the first time that top government spokesman Yoshihide Suga had referred to such a timing, with parliament calling for early discussion of the matter.The size of Japan's imperial family has been decreasing under the 1947 Imperial House Law that states only males in the paternal line can ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne.The crown prince, the younger brother of E…READ FULL ARTICLE
