Emperor Akihito turns 83, thanks public for abdication-wish response

The Japanese imperial family members wave to the crowd from behind the windowpanes of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2016, the 83rd birthday of Emperor Akihito (3rd from L). The emperor thanked the public for heeding his message earlier in the year indicating his desire to abdicate. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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