Japan's parliament clears way for emperor's abdication
Japan`s parliament on Friday passed a law allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate, clearing the way for the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in nearly two centuries and the accession of his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, probably late next year.
Jun 09, 2017, 09:22 AM IST
Japan's Emperor cancels engagements, cites health problems
Amid ongoing discussion about his abdication, Japan's Emperor Akihito has cancelled his engagements due to health problems for the second time in 2017.
May 16, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
Japan emperor intends to step down in coming years: NHK
Japanese Emperor Akihito intends to step down in coming years, public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday, a step unprecedented in modern Japan.
Jul 13, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
