Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of era

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:16:27 +0000

Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of era

Emperor Akihito has started his abdication rituals at a Shinto shrine Tuesday morning as Japan embraces the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era.

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Japan emperor marks last birthday on throne, prays for peace

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2018 03:57:44 +0000

Japan emperor marks last birthday on throne, prays for peace

Japan’s Emperor Akihito has marked his 85th birthday — his last before his upcoming abdication, feeling relieved.

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