Japan gov't mulls special legislation over emperor's abdication

Japan gov't mulls special legislation over emperor's abdication

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend an event in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2016, to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan. The government is considering special legislation to enable the abdication of the country's 82-year-old emperor before discussing possible amendments to the Imperial House Law, according to government sources. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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