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

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

People in Tokyo watch TV coverage of Japanese Emperor Akihito on Aug. 8, 2016, indicating in a rare video message to the public his readiness to abdicate. The emperor voiced his concern that he could one day become unable to fulfill his role as the symbol of the state because of his age. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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