Japan's Emperor Akihito hints at wish to abdicate

Akihito came to the throne 27 years ago on the death of his father, Hirohito Japan's Emperor Akihito has strongly indicated he wants to step down, saying he fears his age will make it difficult to fulfil his duties. The revered 82-year-old emperor's comments came in only his second-ever televised address to the public. Emperor Akihito did not explicitly say he wanted to abdicate as he is barred fr

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abdicate 退位 hint at 仄めかす

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玉音放送。世界でももちろんトップニュース。