Japan gov't panel on emperor's abdication begins discussions

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (far L), Takashi Imai (2nd from L), honorary chairman of the Japan Business Federation, and others attend the inaugural meeting of an advisory panel on the emperor's abdication at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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