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ABDICATION

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2017
Government panel outlines proposals on Emperor's abdication, titles
A government advisory panel outlined Thursday its final proposals on Emperor Akihito's abdication, including what status and treatment he should be given after becoming the first living emperor to relinquish the Chrysanthemum Throne in around 200 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 13, 2017
Emperor's abdication ceremony, the first in 200 years, likely to be held in December
The Japanese government is planning to hold a ceremony for Emperor Akihito's envisioned abdication next December in what would be the nation's first such event in around 200 years, official sources said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Mar 22, 2017
Panel hears experts on emperor's post-abdication status
A government advisory panel on Wednesday resumed discussions on remaining issues of Emperor Akihito's abdication, including his status after becoming the first living Emperor to relinquish the throne in around 200 years.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 17, 2017
Diet lawmakers send proposal on Emperor's abdication to Abe
The ruling and opposition parties on Friday adopted the Diet's proposal over Emperor Akihito's possible abdication, calling for the government to enact a special law applying only to him.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 27, 2017
Abdication panel to compile final proposal a month later than planned
The abdication advisory panel is expected to compile its final proposal in late April, about a month later than planned, because reconciling the views of ruling and opposition camps is going to take time, government sources said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 23, 2017
Crown Prince turns 57 and says he's ready to reign, as he recalls being 'shaken' by abdication message
Crown Prince Naruhito, on the occasion of his 57th birthday on Thursday, expressed his readiness to ascend the throne as Emperor Akihito is expected to abdicate, possibly next year, becoming the first emperor to do so in nearly 200 years.
EDITORIALS
Feb 22, 2017
Discussions on Imperial abdication
The public should have a say in the discussion on Imperial abdication.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 20, 2017
Diet chiefs try to unite parties on emperor abdication issue but consensus eludes
The Diet remains divided by the abdication issue after political parties hold separate hearings with the heads of both chambers.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 13, 2017
LDP decides to support legislation allowing only Emperor Akihito's abdication
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has decided to support the creation of a legal mechanism to allow only Emperor Akihito to abdicate, rather than legislation that would enable him and all future monarchs to relinquish the throne.
JAPAN
Feb 11, 2017
Law professor proposes Japan switch to republicanism to end discrimination posed by emperor system
The Japanese people and their lawmakers should start discussing whether Japan should abolish the emperor system and become a republic because it legitimizes discrimination based on social status, a law professor said Saturday at an event to oppose National Foundation Day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2017
Businesses await Japan's new era name as Emperor's abdication looms
Calendar and diary manufacturers are keeping close tabs on the government debate about the likely upcoming change in the Imperial era name, which is linked to the reigning emperor, as they prepare to market new products.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Feb 5, 2017
No country for old emperors
Brushing over precedents and kicking looming threats down the line, a government-appointed panel has dutifully paved the way for a politically convenient one-off abdication.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 26, 2017
Letting kin back into Imperial fold should be option to preserve male succession: Abe
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday that giving Imperial family status to those in collateral branches of the family should be considered to sustain male-dominated succession in the face of the dwindling size of the world's longest hereditary monarchy.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2017
Abe urges leaders of both Diet houses to deepen discussions on Emperor's abdication
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asks the leaders of both houses of the Diet to deepen discussions centering on Emperor Akihito's possible abdication.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2017
Abdication panel issues interim report noting problems with permanent revision to Imperial House Law
The paper details the pros and cons of allowing an emperor to abdicate, focusing on a possible permanent revision to the law.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jan 23, 2017
Let's discuss the Emperor's abdication plan
The government is considering giving Emperor Akihito the title of 'joko,' an abbreviation of 'daijo tenno,' meaning retired sovereign, should he abdicate.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2017
Historians lead charge as abdication talk raises slew of Imperial issues
A panel of experts is expected to indicate a preference for a special law allowing Emperor Akihito to retire, but many questions are still to be answered.
EDITORIALS
Jan 22, 2017
Unaddressed succession issues
One-off legislation may be the easiest way to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate, but it would leave the issue unresolved for future emperors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jan 21, 2017
Emperor's abdication highlights the inconvenience behind the country's Imperial naming system
For two weeks the media has been buzzing about the news that Emperor Akihito will abdicate before 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2017
Confidant says Emperor told him he wants abdication option codified for future monarchs
Mototsugu Akashi, an 83-year-old retiree in Tokyo, received a call at around 10 p.m. on July 21 at home from the most unexpected, unlikely caller: Emperor Akihito.
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