Japanese Emperor Akihito Abdicates Throne to Son
Japanese Emperor Akihito ended his 30-year reign by abdicating the Chrysanthemum Throne. The 85-year-old monarch is the first ruler in the past 200 years to do such a thing. His son Naruhito took charge as the emperor of Japan on May 1, 2019. Abdicating the throne Emperor Akihito has been ill for quite some time. ...
