The House of Representatives issued congratulations to Emperor Akihito (85) on his 30-year reign, ahead of his abdication at the end of April, in the first such message dedicated to a particular Imperial anniversary. On the morning of February 24th, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko received greetings from Imperial family members for the emperor's 30 year…
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Japan Emperor Akihito to abdicate
Japan’s parliament passed a law 9th of June, allowing Emperor Akihito to become the first monarch to abdicate in 200 years. Akihito, 82, said in a special television address last August that his time to go was approaching because of declining health and age. What does the #emperor as #Japan's national symbol exactly mean? The debate must continue #abdication #Akihito…
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