Emperor expressed wish to fulfill duties or abdicate: gov't source

Japanese Emperor Akihito waves as he leaves the Imperial Villa in the town of Hayama in Kanagawa Prefecture with his wife Empress Michiko on July 14, 2016, after a four-day rest. Media reports claimed that the emperor had indicated to a close aide earlier in the year that he felt he could only remain on the throne if he was able to fulfill his ceremonial duties and expressed readiness to abdicate if he could not do so. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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