Japanese Princess Yuriko Passes Away at 101

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Japanese Princess Yuriko Passes Away at 101
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Japanese Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family and widow of Emperor Hirohito's brother, has died at 101. Her death highlights the challenges facing Japan's royal succession, as the imperial family now has only 16 members, including four men. The 1947 Imperial House Law restricts succession to males, complicating the future of the monarchy. Yuriko, who lived a healthy life until recently, had been hospitalized after a stroke and pneumonia.

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