Political parties divided over emperor abdication legislation

Political parties divided over emperor abdication legislation

House of Representatives Speaker Tadamori Oshima ends a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2017, after interviewing representatives from a total of 10 political parties and groups over possible legislation to enable Emperor Akihito to abdicate. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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