Japanese emperor's 85th birthday

Japanese emperor's 85th birthday

Japanese Emperor Akihito (C), Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako appear on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2018, to greet a crowd celebrating the emperor's 85th birthday. Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate on April 30, 2019, to be succeeded by Crown Prince Naruhito the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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