emperor akihito abdication

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

Emperor Akihito’s Abdication Approved by Japan’s Government

Japan's Emperor Akihito has made a step closer to his abdication after the government has approved a one-off bill. In…

8 years ago