Japan's Emperor Akihito should be allowed to retire, says expert panel
19th December 2016
Emperor Akihito of Japan should be allowed to abdicate, according to a government panel. The panel of six experts was set up after Emperor Akihito made a rare televised speech in which he alluded to a desire to abdicate.
“I am concerned it may become difficult for me to carry out my duties as the symbol of the state with my whole body and soul as I have done so far,” he said.
The panel said it…
