Japanese Princess’s Engagement Revives Debate on Women in Royal Family Princess Mako, Emperor Akihito’s grandchild, is getting married, and, by law, leaving the royal family. Her departure is highlighting a looming succession crisis. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Highlights From Trump’s News ConferenceBrother-in-Law of Spain’s King Must Go to Prison, Court RulesUnscripted Moments Steal the Show at Trump-Kim SummitTrump Pledge to Halt Military Exercises Surprises Pentagon and SeoulThe Interpreter: What Happened in the Trump-Kim Meeting and Why It MattersLive Briefing: Live Updates: Trump-Kim Summit Ends with Promise to Suspend Military Exercises