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Japan's Emperor Akihito ends reign marked by modernisation
During his reign, Akihito quietly parted from tradition that had kept emperors away from common people
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Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication
Emperor Akihito's eldest son Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the Chrysanthemum throne on May 1
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Japan emperor being treated for brain condition: palace
Not clear when the emperor will resume his public duties
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Japan's emperor draws record birthday crowd as he prepares to abdicate
The emperor's birthday is traditionally marked by a national holiday and an address at the Imperial Palace
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Japan's Emperor Akihito to abdicate on April 30, 2019
Crown Prince Naruhito, 57, to ascend throne
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Japan clears way for first emperor abdication in over 200 years
The abdication must take place within three years - and it only applies to Akihito.
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Japan cabinet approves bill allowing emperor's abdication
Reports suggested that 83-year-old Akihito could step down at the end of December 2018
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Japan emperor to address nation after abdication reports
Speculation about the emperor's future emerged last month
