Japan's government has chosen April 30, 2019 as the date for Emperor Akihito's abdication, and the following day to be Crown Prince Naruhito's accession, NHK reported, after a meeting by the Imperial House Council ended.
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EmperorAkihito'seldestgranddaughter,PrincessMako,announcedonSundaythatshewillmarryherformerclassmate,forcinghertorelinquishherroyalstatus.Theannouncementwasaire
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Emperor Akihito's granddaughter's upcoming engagement to her college sweetheart, a commoner, will cost the princess her royal status in a move that highlights the male-dominated nature of Japan's monarchy as it faces a potential succession crisis.
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Japan is planning for Emperor Akihito to retire and be replaced by his eldest son on January 1, 2019, reports said Wednesday, as the country works on a legal framework for its first abdication in 200 years.
The 82-year-old Japanese Emperor Akihito delivered a 10-minute message to the Japanese people Monday, indicating his wish to abdicate during his lifetime and his determination to defend Japan's existing postwar constitution.
Japanese Emperor Akihito, 82, said in a rare video address to the public on Monday that he worried that age may make it difficult for him to fully carry out his duties.
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