LINKTV Newsline July 14, 2016
Down. He has reigned for 28 years. He succeeded his father hirorito. Hes been telling top aides he will hand over to the crown prince. He says he wants to step down before hes too frail to fully carry out his duties. They tell nhk things are under way. If that happens the emperor may avoid direct expressions given his role as the National Figure head. But the announcement would convey his feelings. There is no legal provision for living succession. So in order for Emperor Akihito to abdicate, a change in law is required. Japans top Government Spokesperson had this to say about the issue. Japan...