Japan: Could The World's Oldest Surviving Monarchy Collapse? | Asia's Monarchies | Real Royalty

The Japanese Imperial family is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world, dating back to the sixth century BC. However, its central role in Japan has not shielded the family from controversy in recent years. Through personal scandals, and vagaries of the hereditary system, even to their own biology, it's been a rocky time. But what is left if every tradition is changeable? From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history. Subscribe to Real Royalty:    / @realroyalty   Content licensed from Off The Fence to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]