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:Scientists Single Out a Suspect in Starfish Carnage: Warming OceansTo Slow U.S. Exit, Afghan Leader Offers Trump a Cost ReductionIran Faces Worst Economic Challenge Since 1979 Revolution, Its President SaysWill Brexit Make You Hangry?The Messier Brexit Gets, the Better Europe LooksVenezuela, Alibaba, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing