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Japan changes royal rules but sidesteps female succession: 5 things to know

· By SHOTARO TANI
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Japan's Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, attends the Spring Imperial Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo, on April 17. © Reuters

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