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Japan’s History of Empresses and the Meiji-Era Shift to Male-Only Succession

Japan has had eight empresses, including Go-Sakuramachi, who ruled as the country’s 117th Emperor from 1762 to 1771. During the Meiji Era, Japan changed the succession law to restrict the throne to men.

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Japan has had eight empresses in its history. The last one, Go-Sakuramachi, held the title as the country's 117th Emperor from 1762 until 1771. During the Meiji Era, however, Japan changed the law to ensure only men could ascend to the throne.
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Japan’s History of Empresses and the Meiji-Era Shift to Male-Only Succession

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Japan has had eight empresses in its history. The last one, Go-Sakuramachi, held the title as the country's 117th Emperor from 1762 until 1771. During the Meiji Era, however, Japan changed the law to ensure only men could ascend to the throne.

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