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Emperor Akihito, on the right, departs from a ritual where he reported his abdication to the throne on Tuesday, April 30th.
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Last update 1753 GMT (0153 HKT) on April 30, 2019
Emperor Akihito, on the right, departs from a ritual where he reported his abdication to the throne on Tuesday, April 30th.
Japan Pool / AP
On Tuesday, Emperor Akihito became the first Japanese monarch, in 200 years, to abdicate his post.
Crown Prince Naruhito will be replaced on Wednesday to inaugurate the Reiwa era.
The reign of Akihito – known as the Heisei era – officially ends at midnight. He will now be named Emperor Emeritus Akihito.
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