Japan's 82-year-old emperor indicates readiness to abdicate

Undated file photo shows Japanese Crown Princess Masako, who is recovering from a stress-induced illness. The 82-year-old emperor indicated on Aug. 8, 2016 in a rare video message to the public his readiness to abdicate, voicing concern over his advanced age and the emperor's role as a symbol of the state. Crown Prince Naruhito, her husband who turned 56 in February 2016, is expected to ascend to the Chrysanthemum throne if the emperor abdicates. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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