Japan's emperor allowed to abdicate

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TOKYO

Japan’s parliament Friday approved legislation that permits the reigning emperor, Akihito -- and only Akihito -- to abdicate in favor of his son, the Crown Prince Naruhito.

Japan's emperor allowed to abdicate

Submitted by AA on

TOKYO

Japan’s parliament Friday approved legislation that permits the reigning emperor, Akihito -- and only Akihito -- to abdicate in favor of his son, the Crown Prince Naruhito.

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