Monarchy roiled over reports of abdication
By Agencies In Tokyo | China Daily | Updated: 2016-07-15 08:27
The throne is held in deep respect by much of the public
Japan's ancient monarchy was in tumult on Thursday, with the imperial household insisting its aging emperor had no plans to abdicate after reports he wanted to step aside.
Respected national broadcaster NHK - citing palace and other sources - said on Wednesday that Akihito wanted to pass the throne to his son.
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