Article 3: In case the Imperial Heir is affected with an incurable and serious disease, mentally or physically, or there is a serious hindrance, the order of succession may be changed by decision of the Imperial Household Council and in accordance with the order stipulated in the preceding Article..
第3条　皇嗣に、精神若しくは身体の不治の重患があり、又は重大な事故があるときは、皇室会議の議により、前条に定める順序に従つて、皇位継承の順序を変えることができる。