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3:45am, 30th April, 2019

Emperor Akihito prays ahead of Japan's first abdication in two centuries

Japan's Emperor Akihito prayed to a Shinto sun goddess on Tuesday, starting a day of ceremonies to mark the end of a three-decade reign in which he sought to ease painful memories of World War Two and bring the monarchy closer to people.

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne

8:31pm, 29th April, 2019

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Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne

Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on Tuesday in favor of his elder son, ending a three-decade reign during which he sought to ease the painful memories of World War Two and engage with people, including the marginalized in society.

Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicating after three decades on throne

4:24pm, 29th April, 2019

World

Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicating after three decades on throne

Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on Tuesday in favor of his elder son, ending a three-decade reign during which he sought to ease the painful memories of World War Two and reach out to ordinary people, including the marginalized in society.

Japan's Akihito pushed imperial boundaries to reach out to Asia

9:22pm, 13th August, 2018

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Japan's Akihito pushed imperial boundaries to reach out to Asia

When Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko stood, heads bowed, at a seaside cliff on Saipan 60 years after a bloody World War Two battle, their silent prayers conveyed a message many felt resonated louder than words.

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Emperor Akihito prays ahead of Japan's first abdication in two centuries

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne

Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicating after three decades on throne

Japan's Akihito pushed imperial boundaries to reach out to Asia

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