Japan's legislative body has come into alignment over the issue of securing the future of the Imperial family. This comes amid ongoing debates over the matter of succession in the face of dwindling members of the royal lineage. As well as this, the necessity of maintaining the traditional roles of the royal family within the country's societal structure is also discussed. No specific timeline for implementation of the potential policies has been mentioned as of yet.

Succession within the Imperial Family has long been a contentious issue in Japan due to decreasing numbers of family members. The family's continuity, and its role as a cultural symbol and as an embodiment of Japan's historical continuity are issues of national importance. Therefore, this consensus in the legislature is a significant step towards addressing these concerns.

Similar to Japan, monarchies in Europe such as the UK also uphold strict rules regarding succession. In recent years, however, some countries have made changes to ensure continuity, such as Sweden and Netherlands which introduced absolute primogeniture, meaning the eldest child regardless of sex is first in line to the throne. In contrast, Japan still upholds a male-only succession law.