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Title
1st Heir in 41 Years to Chrysanthemum Throne.
Abstract
The article focuses on the birth of Prince Hisahito, the first heir born to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne on September 6, 2006. The Prince is the Emperor's first grandson and stands third in line to the throne. The falling birthrate in the Imperial Family has generated concerns about the continuity of Japan's Imperial line. A proposal has been introduced recommending changing the law to make the Emperor's first child succeed the throne irrespective of its sex.