望月衣塑子が行く「愛子天皇」の可能性は残されている…署名活動を始めた元文春編集長・木俣正剛氏が語る

Journalist Masayoshi Kimata, who served as editor-in-chief of Shukan Bunshun and *Gekkan Bungei Shunju*, gave an interview on July 23rd. Mr. Kimata is calling for a signature campaign to make Princess Aiko the Crown Princess. With his unique network of contacts, including those at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and having been involved in royal family reporting and publishing for many years, Mr. Kimata spoke about little-known episodes from before the marriage of Emperor Akihito and Empress Masako, and the inner workings of the media at the time. Regarding the amendment of the Imperial House Law concerning imperial succession, he referred to the supplementary resolution of the bill and stated, "It is still possible for Princess Aiko to become Empress." Filmed on July 23, 2026 (Filming and editing by Digital Editorial Department) Please subscribe to our channel →    / @tokyo_np   "Princess Aiko as Crown Princess": 79,210 signatures submitted in a petition calling for amendment of the Imperial House Law - Former editor-in-chief of Weekly Bunshun calls for action → https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/50... X (former Twitter) →   / tokyonewsroom   #Isoko Mochizuki #Masayoshi Kimata #Empress Aiko #Tokyo Shimbun #Tokyo Metropolitan Government #News