📌 Why Japan’s 2,000-year imperial family may not survive this century 🇯🇵👑 Japan’s royal family is the world’s oldest monarchy — but with just three heirs, no reigning empress allowed and growing public questions about taxpayer funding, its future is uncertain. In the latest episode of “Japan Today Spotlight,” we examine the succession crisis, strict gender rules and behind-the-scenes power of the Imperial Household Agency. Is it time for Japan to modernize its monarchy — or move on entirely?