Emperor Akihito hopes for 'peace and happiness for all' in final address
Emperor Akihito attended a ceremony related to his abdication and gave his last speech to the public as reigning monarch on the evening of April 30. 【Go to article】
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Emperor Akihito hopes for 'peace and happiness for all' in final address
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Emperor Akihito attends ceremony related to abdication
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