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.
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. Under that scenario, a new era — with a new name ...
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. The Abe administration has been opposed to creating a permanent system for ...
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.
The government is considering submitting a bill to the Diet in late April that will enable Emperor Akihito to abdicate, sources said Friday.
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. Vice Grand Steward Yasuhiko Nishimura said Monday that the Emperor has accepted a proposal by ...
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. But the Emperor reportedly believes a permanent reform law, not a temporary one just for himself, should be enacted so ...
This is the official translation of Emperor Akihito’s message on his 83rd birthday. Looking back on the past 12 months since my last birthday, the first thing that comes to mind is the visit to the Philippines with the Empress at the end of January on ...
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. His annual birthday remarks followed a rare video message in which he said his advanced age could one day ...
The government must reflect the will of the people when it decides how to respond to Emperor Akihito's desire to abdicate.
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.
