Prince Akishino Turns 44, Says Smaller Imperial Family is Better
The man who is second in line to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne turned 44 Monday. Prince Akishino gave a press conference to mark this occasion.
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One of the things he mentioned during the conference was how the Japanese taxpayers would benefit from a smaller imperial family. Under current regulations, the number of people who belong the family will decrease.
“From the point of view of the financial burden on the country, it is no bad thing,” Akishino told reporters.
He did point out, however, that there would be less people able to carry out engagements.
Japan is now dealing with a deep debt and is making budget cuts of over $1 trillion. The government is trying to prevent another recession.
In addition, Prince Akishino suggested during the press conference that members of the imperial family should have their say in its future. ‘‘I think it might be necessary to have the process of listening to the opinions of the crown prince and other parties concerned.”
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