皇室典範改正案　衆院通過　新たな“皇族の在り方”中身は？【スーパーJチャンネル】(2026年7月10日)

The proposed amendment to the Imperial House Law has passed the House of Representatives, but challenges remain. What will happen regarding "residence" and "security" if a new member of the Imperial Family is born? ■ Imperial House Law Amendment Bill Passes House of Representatives Ahead of the plenary session, Vice President Aso smiled. LDP House of Representatives Steering Committee Director, Hideki Miyauchi "This is a momentous amendment to the Imperial House Law, a rare experience, so I ask that you all maintain a serene atmosphere and a serene... tranquility... I apologize." The government and ruling party have aimed for a "tranquil" environment for discussion regarding the proposed amendment to the Imperial House Law. The 10th marks a milestone. The amendment would allow female members of the Imperial Family to remain in the Imperial Family after marriage, and would also allow for the adoption of male descendants from former Imperial families. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara: "If the adopted child is male, he will have the right to succeed to the throne." The government reiterated that if a boy is born to an adopted family, he will have the right to succession. Meanwhile, moderates argued that "it should be clearly stated that this matter will be postponed as a future consideration," and called for an amendment to the supplementary resolution. Regarding the supplementary resolution, it states that when it is reviewed every 30 years, the circumstances surrounding adopted male members of the imperial family will be taken into consideration, and measures will be taken if necessary. It also states that further consideration will be given to ensuring stable succession to the throne. Representative Hiroaki Nakano, Centrist Reform Alliance: "Assuming this supplementary resolution is passed and discussions on imperial succession begin, has the government decided on any direction at this stage, or has it not yet decided on any direction?" Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: "Currently, the time is not ripe for concrete discussions on the succession to the throne after Prince Hisahito, and it could even destabilize the succession. We should deepen the discussion in the future, taking into account Prince Hisahito's age and the circumstances surrounding his marriage. On the other hand, regarding this amendment, I reiterate that it is not intended to preempt or restrict future considerations by the legislature regarding the future of imperial succession." The Centrist Alliance also voted in favor. ■What are the contents of the new "royal family's role"? Questions were also raised in the committee regarding the lives of female members of the imperial family after marriage. Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People: "Is it possible that the place where they will reside could be on Imperial grounds?" In the plan for female members of the Imperial Family to remain in the Imperial Family after marriage, their husbands and children will not become members of the Imperial Family. Where will they live? Hiroyuki Suenaga, Cabinet Councillor, Cabinet Secretariat: "We believe it is possible for spouses and children who marry Imperial Princesses or Princesses to reside on Imperial grounds as family members." Mr. Tamaki: "Will the spouses and children be subject to security?" Taizo Ishikawa, Director of Security Operations, Security Bureau, National Police Agency: "The spouse and children in question will not become members of the Imperial Family. They will not be subject to the protection of the Imperial Guard as stipulated in Article 29, Paragraph 2 of the Police Law." While female members of the Imperial Family will be subject to security, their husbands and children will not be subject to the protection of the Imperial Guard. Furthermore, those adopted from former Imperial Household Agency families will become members of the Imperial Family without any experience in Imperial Court rituals or ceremonies. Sanseito Party, Representative Masaru Ishikawa: "How will the education and succession of the new member of the Imperial Family proceed?" Imperial Household Agency, Deputy Grand Steward Yoshimi Ogata: "If the adoption is finalized, we plan to provide opportunities for the person to learn about matters related to the Imperial Family, including court rituals, ceremonies, events, court etiquette, customs, and manners. While the person will continue to learn various things on their own after becoming a member of the Imperial Family, the Imperial Household Agency will provide full support." Following the committee vote, the bill to amend the Imperial House Law was urgently submitted to the House of Representatives plenary session and passed. In the vote, the ruling party, along with centrist parties and the Democratic Party for the People, voted in favor, while the Communist Party voted against. Some centrist members abstained from the vote. Mr. Noda, who had previously opposed ...