Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne
2019/04/30 03:39:18 @Reuters: World News
Japanese Emperor Akihito reported his abdication to a Shinto sun goddess in a ritual at the Imperial Palace on Tuesday, starting a day of ceremonies to end a three decade reign in which he sought to ease painful memories of World War Two and bring the monarchy closer to people. [ VIEW FULL COVERAGE @Reuters: World News ]