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• Japan’s new imperial era will be called Reiwa, government announces

  The era name, or "gengo," is used widely in Japan - on coins, calendars, newspapers and in official paperwork.

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  Mar 31, 2019
  
• Emperor Akihito will become first Japanese monarch to abdicate in 200 years

  Akihito, who has had heart surgery and treatment for prostate cancer, said in rare remarks last year that he feared age might make it hard to fulfill his duties.

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  Nov 30, 2017
  
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• Japan’s Emperor Akihito, 82, plans to abdicate

  Japan's Emperor Akihito has expressed his intention to relinquish his title in the next few years.

  World

  Jul 13, 2016