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Japan: Emperor Akihito Abdicates After 30 Years of Ruling

Japan's Emperor Akihito has abdicated at the age of 85 in a historic ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.…

6 years ago

Emperor Akihito Expected to Abdicate in 2018

Japan's has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito’s abdication after the parliament has passed a one-off bill. Akihito, 83, is…

8 years ago

Japan’s Emperor Akihito had a successful bypass operation

Japanese Emperor Akihito has undergone a successful heart bypass operation at a hospital in Tokyo, the palace says. Emperor Akihito’s…

13 years ago