Japan: Emperor Akihito begins process for the country’s first abdication in 200 years

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· Apr 30, 2019 · 01:52 pm

Japan: Emperor Akihito attends his last World War II memorial service before abdication

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· Aug 15, 2018 · 11:50 am

Japan’s emperor to step down in April 2019, the nation’s first abdication in 200 years

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· Dec 01, 2017 · 02:49 pm

Japan Parliament passes law allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate

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· Jun 09, 2017 · 01:22 pm

An ageing emperor steps down – and leaves Japan at an awkward crossroads

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· Aug 11, 2016 · 05:30 am