End of an era as Japan's Emperor Akihito declares historic abdication; son Naruhito takes over Chrysanthemum Throne

On Wednesday, the 59-year-old Naruhito will inherit the imperial regalia in a 10-minute ceremony that is off-limits to female royals, even his wife Masako. He will shortly afterwards make his first address to the nation as its 126th emperor

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