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Japan rings in new era as Naruhito becomes emperor
Naruhito will formally take possession of the sacred imperial regalia at a solemn ceremony later Wednesday, May 1, but he became the 126th emperor at the stroke of midnight, ushering in the 'Reiwa' imperial era
End of an era as Japan's emperor abdicates
Emperor Akihito of Japan offers his 'deepest heartfelt gratitude to the people of Japan' and says he will 'pray for the peace and happiness of all the people in Japan and around the world'
From Heisei to Reiwa: how Japan changed under Emperor Akihito
Here are some of the ways Japan has changed dramatically during the Heisei imperial era of Akihito's rule
Japan's new imperial couple face heavy burden of tradition
Japan's incoming emperor Crown Prince Naruhito faces the delicate task of balancing tradition within the world's oldest monarchy and his own modern values
End of an 'era': Emperor's exit resets Japan calendar
The abdication of Japan's Emperor Akihito on April 30 will quite literally mark the end of an era, the Heisei era of his rule
Emperor urges Japan to be 'open to the outside'
Ahead of his abdication on April 30, Emperor Akihito calls on Japan to 'build relations with other countries sincerely'
Japan's emperor resumes duties after illness
A palace spokesman says the monarch on Thursday, July 5, is 'doing his official duties as usual,' declining to comment further
Japan clears way for first emperor abdication in over 200 years
UPDATED The unexpected move presented a challenge since there was no law to deal with an emperor retiring from what is usually a job for life
Japan parliament passes emperor abdication law
The one off bill is widely expected to become law next week after passage through the upper house
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Japan cabinet approves bill allowing emperor's abdication
UPDATED Parliament will now debate and give final approval to the first abdication in 200 years
Huge crowds cheer Japan emperor on 83rd birthday
Emperor Akihito delivers a birthday address at the Imperial Palace – possibly his last such appearance after he earlier hinted at abdication
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Japan's Emperor Akihito hints at abdication
UPDATED Akihito did not directly mention anything about abdication in the 10 minute speech but the government is expected to interpret his comments as meaning his wish is to eventually step down
Japan Emperor planning to abdicate – media
Under Japan s current Imperial Household Law which governs the status of the emperor there is no legal mechanism for abdication Any move to step down would therefore require a revision of that law
NAIA runways closed on January 26, 30 for Japan emperor state visit
UPDATED Cebu Pacific and Cebgo have cancelled flights during the scheduled runway closures and offer guests free rebooking or refund
Japanese emperor to honor WWII dead during PH state visit
The Emperor and Empress of Japan will also visit a monument for the Japanese war dead
Japanese emperor greets New Year well-wishers
Japanese Emperor Akihito wishes for peace as Tokyo marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II
