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Ruling party to consider allowing women on Japanese throne

Japan's Prime Minister has indicated he would support a law change to allow a woman to reign.

Ruling party to consider allowing women on Japanese throne

Wed, 09 May, 2001 - 08:47

Japan's Prime Minister has indicated he would support a law change to allow a woman to reign.

Junichiro Koizumi's ruling party has also announced it is to discuss the move.

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