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Urgent: Japanese emperor hints at possible abdication due to deteriorating physical strength

Xinhua, August 8, 2016 Adjust font size:

Japanese Emperor Akihito delivered on Monday a video message to the public, expressing worries that his deteriorating physical strength may hinder him from fulfilling duties in the future as a symbol of the state. Enditem