Gov't to cite background unique to Emperor Akihito in abdication law

Gov't to cite background unique to Emperor Akihito in abdication law

File photo shows Emperor Akihito speaking at a ceremony marking the start to an extraordinary Diet session at the House of Councillors plenary session room in Tokyo in September 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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