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Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates in Tokyo ceremony

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Japan's Emperor Akihito steped 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.

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

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

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