Japan's Emperor Akihito hints at wish to abdicate
Japan's Emperor Akihito has said he fears age and deteriorating health mean he is finding it difficult to continue in
Tokyo - Arab Today
Japan's Emperor Akihito has said he fears age and deteriorating health mean he is finding it difficult to continue in his role.
The revered 82-year-old emperor's comments came in his second-ever televised address to the public.
There is no legal provision for abdication in Japanese law. A change in law would be required to allow the emperor to stand down.
PM Shinzo Abe said the government would "robustly" discuss the issue.
In 10-minute pre-recorded message, Emperor Akihito said he hoped the duties of the emperor as a symbol of the state could continue steadily without any breaks.
"I am worried that it may become difficult for me to carry out my duties as the symbol of the state with my whole being as I have done until now," he said
Source: NNA
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