
Succession crisis in Japan
Japan only has three princes in the line of succession (princesses are not allowed become empresses): crown prince fumihito, prince hisahito, and prince masahito. Prince Masahito is old and has no children. Fumihito is 60 yo too. Only Prince Hisahito is capable of fathering any sons if any. Unless Japan modifies the constitution, the succession crisis seems to be unresolved for some time.