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Japan’s Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers who gathered at the Imperial Palace to mark his 82nd birthday in Tokyo, Japan, December 23, 2015. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File photo

Constitutional Blow Strikes the World’s Last Surviving Empire

by Najeeb al-Khash | Aug 9, 2016 | World

Tokyo- Japanese Emperor Akihito hinted through a Monday recording published publicly that he soon might be stepping down and handing over the reins to his son Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito. In the recording Akihito expressed worries that his health will prevent him...

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Constitutional Blow Strikes the World’s Last Surviving Empire

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