Long Live Japan

Politics? I’ve never been that interested… but when it’s something as big as a coronation, heads turn! Including mine. For some background, Emperor Akihito is the current ruling monarch of Japan. The Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the throne at the end of April; he has a younger brother, the Prince Akishino. Here’s the part I was slightly miffed about. Crown Prince Naruhito has a daughter, and only a daughter, the Princess Aiko. After Naruhito should have been her, as she is the direct descendant and the great-granddaughter of Hirohito. Instead the throne will go to Prince Akishino’s son after Naruhito. Because Princess Aiko is a girl. She’s currently my age, but the little son of Prince Akishino, Prince Hisahito, will be emperor after Naruhito! He is only 12! That said, I am a bit upset about gender discrimination of our princess.

However, after some thought put into a project I had in school, I’ve decided that truly, what will keep the nation together? I shouldn’t be angry about something out of my control, even if I believe in it, because for the good of the country we must not divide. Also, I believe little Hisa will be a good leader. Not in a powerful sort of way, perhaps, or strategic, but he loves education and his people. He’s already being a great “senpai” to his younger classmates<3

That said, I’m prouder of my nation now. Voluntary decision.

Long live Japan<3

http://www.newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/124661.php

Click here to see the crown prince-to-be! <3 ------->

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