Japanese Emperor Akihito and
Empress Michiko meet the representatives of the Philippine
Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA), Thursday, January 28, 2016,
at the ancient San Diego Garden, located along the walls of
Intramuros in Manila.(Photo by Benhur Arcayan/Malacañang Photo
Bureau)
This week’s Royal Central podcast looks ahead to the enthronement of the new Emperor of Japan. As well as the latest behind the scenes news on the guest list from our Deputy Editor, Brittani Barger, there’s also a debate about whether abdication is changing the way we view monarchies and questions about whether, in the 21st century, monarchs stepping aside is the preferred way of maintaining the stability of a ruling house.
We’d love to hear your thoughts. You can comment below or head to our Facebook page to start the debate. We hope you enjoy the podcast!
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