Emperor wanted to express view on his role last year: sources

Emperor wanted to express view on his role last year: sources

Undated photo shows Japan's Emperor Akihito, who indicated his readiness to abdicate in a rare video message to the public on Aug. 8, 2016. The emperor had a desire to express his thoughts about fulfilling his role at a news conference marking his 82nd birthday in December 2015, Imperial Household Agency sources said on Aug. 9, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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