Factbox: Japanese say farewell to Emperor Akihito, express hopes for successor
Japan’s Emperor Akihito will step down in favor of his elder son, Crown Prince Naruhito, on Tuesday, ending the 31-year Heisei era during which he sought to bring the monarchy closer to people.
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Japanese say farewell to Emperor Akihito, express hopes for successor
Japanese Emperor Akihito was to step down in favor of his heir, Crown Prince Naruhito, on Tuesday. Below are some comments by ordinary people.
Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne
Japanese Emperor Akihito reported his abdication to a Shinto sun goddess in a ritual at the Imperial Palace on Tuesday, starting a day of ceremonies to end a three decade reign in which he sought to ease painful memories of World War Two and bring the…
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Explainer: Japan emperor abdication rare, but could set precedent
Emperor Akihito, 85, will step down on Tuesday, almost three years after he first publicly hinted he wanted to retire and hand over to his heir, Crown Prince Naruhito. It is the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in two centuries.
Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicating after three decades on throne
Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on Tuesday in favor of his elder son, ending a three-decade reign during which he sought to ease the painful memories of World War Two and reach out to ordinary people, including the marginalized in society.
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