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ABDICATION

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2017
Abdication panel to lobby for one-off legislation for Emperor Akihito
A report due out Monday will stress the difficulty of making abdication a permanent provision in Imperial succession, according to the government source.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2017
Abdication of Emperor on birthday in 2018 and same-day succession under discussion, says source
The government has started to discuss a plan to arrange for Emperor Akihito to abdicate on Dec. 23, 2018, which is his 85th birthday, and for Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend the throne on that day or the following day, a government source said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2017
Crown Prince Naruhito ascending throne on Jan. 1 'difficult' due to annual rites: Imperial official
A senior Imperial Household Agency official speaks out on a reported plan on abdication.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2017
Diet members to begin discussing abdication law for Emperor
Members of both Diet chambers will soon begin discussions on possible legislation enabling Emperor Akihito to abdicate despite a range of differing opinions across the party spectrum, according to the speaker of the Lower House.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 11, 2017
Government mulls new titles for incoming and departing emperors, say sources
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 11, 2017
Idea floated of Crown Prince Naruhito ascending the throne on Jan. 1, 2019
The government has been considering the possibility of arranging for Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on Jan. 1, 2019, allowing his father, Emperor Akihito, to abdicate, according to a government source.
JAPAN
Jan 9, 2017
Imperial House Law provision floated to install permanent abdication mechanism
The government is considering paving the way for future emperors to abdicate as its advisory panel debates drafting special legislation to let Emperor Akihito step aside, according to sources close to the matter.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 2, 2017
Emperor and Empress to make goodwill visit to Vietnam in early March
The Imperial Couple are planning their first trip overseas since the Emperor expressed a desire to abdicate because of his age.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 31, 2016
Abdication bill to be filed in late April
The government is considering submitting a bill to the Diet in late April that will enable Emperor Akihito to abdicate, sources said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 26, 2016
Emperor to forgo New Year's message to lighten burden
Emperor Akihito, who turned 83 last Friday, will no longer deliver a New Year's message as part of the effort to help ease his burden, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Dec 26, 2016
Abdication panel leans toward one-off deal after Emperor Akihito's rare video
A government panel appears ready to propose that a special temporary law be enacted to allow Emperor Akihito, 83, to abdicate, given his advanced age.
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2016
Full text of Emperor Akihito's message on his 83rd birthday
This is the official translation of Emperor Akihito’s message on his 83rd birthday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2016
Emperor turns 83, gives thanks for response to video message
Addressing the country on his 83rd birthday Friday, Emperor Akihito thanked the public for heeding his message earlier in the year indicating his desire to abdicate.
EDITORIALS
Dec 4, 2016
Diverse views on abdication
The government must reflect the will of the people when it decides how to respond to Emperor Akihito's desire to abdicate.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 1, 2016
Emperor's childhood friend details discussion on abdication
The Emperor expressed concern that the Imperial court may be split into factions in the event that a regent is appointed.
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2016
Majority of experts support Emperor's abdication at panel hearings
A government advisory panel backs the idea of enabling 82-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicate entirely or conditionally.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2016
Prince Akishino turns 51, calls Emperor's abdication message 'good' chance to air his thoughts
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, said on the occasion of his 51st birthday Wednesday it was "good" that his father had expressed his desire in August to abdicate out of concern for his age.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 15, 2016
Experts' opinions still divided in second meeting on Emperor's possible abdication
Opinions on Emperor Akihito's possible abdication remain divided among experts summoned to a government-commissioned panel looking at how the burden on the 82-year-old monarch can be alleviated.
JAPAN
Nov 7, 2016
Experts weigh in as panel on issue of Emperor's abdication begins hearing
A government-commissioned panel on Monday started hearing opinions from experts on Japanese history and the Imperial Household system.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2016
Prince Mikasa's death thrusts Imperial succession into spotlight
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Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
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U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
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Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
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A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
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Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
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