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Japan's parliament enacted on Friday a law to allow Japan's Emperor Akihito to step down and pass his duties over to Crown Prince Naruhito.
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A panel of experts is expected to indicate today a preference for a special law to allow Emperor Akihito to retire, most probably by the end of next year.
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 delivered a video message to the public Monday afternoon, hinting at his wish to abdicate though not directly referring to it.
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.
For virtually all his 56 years, Crown Prince Naruhito has been in the background.
Japanese Emperor Akihito called for further understanding and thinking over World War II, saying it is extremely important for the country's future particularly at a time when increasing number of Japanese population, especially the young generation, have unclear perception about the war that ended 70 years ago.
Four baby emperor penguins are beginning to forage and play by themselves at the penguin breeding center in Tiger Beach Ocean Park in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
An exhibition featuring the costumes of China's Qing emperors and their consorts will be staged at Hong Kong Museum of History from July 31 until October 7.
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