Many Japanese Look for a Shift to Female Heirs to Throne As the governing party considers allowing Emperor Akihito to retire, many in the public believe the law should be permanently changed to admit women as heirs to the throne. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Four Underground Rescue Efforts That Riveted the WorldMany Still Missing as Record Rainfall Floods JapanInside China’s Dystopian Dreams: A.I., Shame and Lots of CamerasBritish Woman, Poisoned by Novichok Nerve Agent, DiesJacob Zuma’s Son Facing Charges in Bribery ScandalTurkish Train Crash Kills at Least 10