Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates in Tokyo ceremony

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Japan's Emperor Akihito has stepped down from his role after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum throne.

Japan's Emperor Akihito has stepped down from his role after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum throne.

The 85-year-old is the country's first monarch to abdicate in 200 years.