Emperor Akihito, in First for Japan Since 1817, Plans to Abdicate
According to the country’s public broadcaster, the emperor told close aides that he intended to pass the throne to his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, before dying. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Japan
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Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/world/asia/emperor-akihito-abdicate.html?partner=rss&emc=rss