Emperor Akihito prays ahead of Japan's first abdication in two centuries
Japan's Emperor Akihito prayed to a Shinto sun goddess on Tuesday, starting a day of ceremonies to mark the end of a three-decade reign in which he sought to ease painful memories of World War Two and bring the monarchy closer to people.
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from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2Leu2B9
from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2Leu2B9
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