| Meanwhile, in 2006, there was born Imperial Prince Hisahito as a male member of the Imperial family for the first time in 41 years and the discussion about amendment of the Imperial House Act has calmed down. |
なお、2006年（平成18年）、男性の皇族としては41年ぶりに悠仁親王が誕生し、皇室典範改正の議論は沈静化している。 |