Emperor of Japan Akihito will abdicate in 2019, becoming the first emperor to leave the throne in 200 years.
A special panel chaired by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday set April 30, 2019 as the date for Emperor’s abdication, The Japan Times reported. The government will have to approve the decision later this month.
Crown Prince Naruhito, the eldest son of Emperor Akihito, will take his place on May 1.
Japanese throne is considered the world’s oldest monarchy.
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