Makoto Okawa

Makoto Okawa is a historian and professor at Chuo University in Tokyo, specializing in the Japanese imperial system and its historical context. He has provided insights into the complexities surrounding the potential reform of Japan's imperial succession laws, emphasizing the need for broad national consensus when addressing such sensitive issues. His expertise comes to the forefront in discussions about the growing popularity of Princess Aiko and the prospects of her ascending to the throne, amidst the challenges posed by traditional patriarchal norms in Japanese society.