IHT朝日：天皇・皇族を巡る特集記事 (6回：2006/01/01～07)

The International Herald Tribune/Asahi's series on issues and topics facing the imperial family (2006/01/01～07)

Part 1: Imperial Family/ Uncharted terrain: Those who do not want females or their descendants to become emperor feel stymied.
01/01

Part 2: Princess's plight: Masako's doctors emphasize that a change in her public duties is needed.
01/03

Part 3: Liberal emperor?: Akihito continues his quest to overcome the legacies of his father.
01/04

Part 4: Quest for truth:What secrets did Japan's ancient emperors take to the grave? And will we ever know?
01/05

Part 5: Royal allure: Japanese love brand-name products, and nothing has a greater cachet than the imperial family.
01/06

Part 6: Next up: Overseas critics say changes, no matter how controversial, are needed for the family's survival.
01/07