As you know, the Japanese Emperor is the titular head of state only, particularly after WWII. Now it faces a dilemma: whether to let an empress perform nominal duties, despite all other Western monarchies having done so for a long time.
I am not interested in Japs stuff, but you guys may; so, please see the following report.
日本天皇拒絕女性,這只是逆流而上——傳聞如此