Last year, a prince was born in the Imperial family. As a result, some people are pleased that Imperial line is set to continue, but the author can't be pleased. She thinks the tradition of exalting the Imperial family should be abolished for three reasons.
First, the emperor no longer has any function. After the end of World War II, the emperor lost practical power.
Second, the amount of money for keeping up the Imperial Household could be better used elsewhere.
Third, blood royals seem to be miserable. They don't have the right to vote or the freedom to select their own job. They don't have privacy.
Of course, the Imperial Household keeps some part of Japanese culture. But many families maintain elements of Japanese culture without requiring much economic assistance.
Japan Times Azusa Matumoto Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/rc20070211a2.html
I am really surprised because I haven't known such a reformative idea. All I can say is this thing is really dificult.
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