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Princess Kiko,

wife of the younger son of Japan's emperor, gave birth to a boy in September. The child's birth spares Japan a controversial debate over whether women should be allowed to ascend to the throne. The child is third in line to become emperor, behind Crown Prince Naruhito, who has one daughter, and the baby's father, Prince Akishino, who has two daughters.


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John M. Karr,2006 People in the NewsFloyd Landis,

More on Princess Kiko from Infoplease:

  • Princess Kiko - Biography of Princess Kiko, The wife of Prince Akishino of Japan
  • Prince Hisahito - Biography of Prince Hisahito, The most recent male heir to the imperial throne of Japan
  • Crown Princess Masako - Biography of Crown Princess Masako, The wife of Crown Prince Naruhito
  • Year in Review, 2006 - An overview of national and international events, people in the news, timelines, and quizzes

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