This article explores the history of Japan's Imperial system, current law and succession rules for the Emperor, public opinion on a female Emperor in Japan, challenges to appointing a female Emperor in Japan, international reactions to the idea of a female Japanese Emperor, and examples of female Emperors from history. According to Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Part 5 of Japan’s Constitution, it is very difficult for women to ascend to the throne as emperor due to legal requirements for succession via male heirs only. Public opinion on having a female emperor in Japan is mixed with just under half (49%) being open to seeing a woman become emperor while 43% are opposed. International reactions towards having a female Japanese emperor have been largely positive with many countries expressing support for such an idea. Examples from history show that it is possible for women even today if given appropriate opportunities and resources necessary for success along these lines.