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Japan: Emperor Akihito begins process for the country’s first abdication in 200 years
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Japan: Emperor Akihito attends his last World War II memorial service before abdication
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Japan’s emperor to step down in April 2019, the nation’s first abdication in 200 years
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Japan Parliament passes law allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate
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An ageing emperor steps down – and leaves Japan at an awkward crossroads
Taku Tamaki, The Conversation