Emperor's abdication eyed for his birthday in 2018

Emperor's abdication eyed for his birthday in 2018

File photo taken Jan. 1, 2017, shows Emperor Akihito (far L), Empress Michiko (2nd from L) and other imperial family members attending a New Year's ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The government started to discuss a plan to arrange for the emperor to abdicate on Dec. 23, 2018, which is his 85th birthday, and Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend the throne on that day or the following day. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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