Special panel set to formally approve Emperor Akihito's abdication date as April 30, 2019
The Cabinet will officially approve on Friday a plan setting April 30, 2019 as the date for Emperor Akihito's abdication, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday. Suga told Cabinet members during a morning meeting about discussions last Friday by a special panel on key ...
Given the lack of male heirs in the Imperial family, the discussion of succession rules should continue.
Japan sets date for Emperor Akihito's abdication as April 30, 2019
The first retirement of a Japanese emperor in 200 years will take place on April 30, 2019.
Prince Akishino says he's 'relieved' abdication law was enacted for Emperor
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, turned 52 on Thursday, and said he is "relieved" that an abdication law was enacted in June to allow the Emperor to pass the throne to his elder son, Crown Prince Naruhito. "I hope (Emperor Akihito and ...
April 30 most likely date for Emperor Akihito's abdication: government sources
The government looks likely to choose April 30, 2019, as the date for Emperor Akihito’s abdication, with Crown Prince Naruhito’s succession to the throne to follow on May 1.
Emperor and Empress visit Yoron Island to observe 'illusory sandbar'
Conducting a three-day tour to meet residents of remote islands, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Friday visited Yoron Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. The Imperial Couple, who stayed the prior night on Okinoerabu Island, traveled to Yoron to observe what is called an "illusory sandbar" ...
Abdication planners mull March 31, 2019, as potential date for Chrysanthemum Throne handover
The timeline for Emperor Akihito’s abdication becomes clearer as government planners propose the end of fiscal 2018 as one possible date.
Cabinet turmoil prompts likely delay in setting timing of Emperor's abdication
The government is considering dropping its plan to set and announce in September the dates of Emperor Akihito's abdication and the start of a new era, sources said. A decision on the schedule is likely to be postponed until later this year, the sources said ...
Emperor Akihito's abdication date may be announced in September
Originally expected to make an official announcement next summer about the timing of Emperor Akihito's abdication and the start of the new era, the government may reveal details as early as September, informed sources said. The government believes moving up the timing of the announcement ...
Kyoto and Nara hope to host Emperor Akihito after abdication for traditional events
Officials in the former Imperial capitals of Kyoto and Nara are looking to invite Emperor Akihito to hold important ceremonies or stay for long periods in their prefectures after his expected abdication. An association comprising officials from Kyoto prefectural and city governments, as well as ...
The Imperial family's future is endangered by the male-only paternal lineage succession rules, yet the Abe administration is taking no action.
