Japan was once a matriarchal society where women ruled. Now they are barred from sitting on the Chrysanthemum throne.
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The invasion of Ukraine and increased Chinese pressure on Taiwan have prompted Japan to abandon decades of pacifism.
Abe was Japan’s longest-serving post-war PM. His legacy, while considerable, is mixed.
Since 1945, Japan’s constitution has barred the country from possessing an army, navy or air force. All that could soon change.
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