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5/03/2017

Topic Reading-Vol.1848-5/3/2017

Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Japan moving toward 2018 abdication for emperor
The emperor of Japan is the ceremonial head of state of Japan. He is, by constitution, regarded the symbol of the state and of the unity of the people. The current emperor, Akihito, will turn 84 in December this year. He abruptly delivered an extremely unusual and unprecedented video message last August addressing his desire to step down due to his declining health.
Japanese administration swiftly formed a panel to discuss and propose how to make a smooth succession without delay or hustle. Things have been discussed extensively by the panel are; the title of the retired emperor, empress and the brother of the succeeding emperor, place for them to live in, budget, and the new era name because there has been no such abdication under the current constitution since 1947.
However, controversial issues, such as future succession, shrinking royal family and female emperor, remain untouched to avoid creating endless debate.
Enjoy reading and learning about the abdication of the 1500-year-old imperial family of Japan.

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