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Japan's Emperor Akihito kicks off ceremonies for his abdication, the first in 200 years for the world's oldest monarchy. Akihito is handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his eldest son, 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, in a series of solemn rituals that also usher in the new imperial era named "Reiwa" -- meaning beautiful harmony -- that will last throughout the new monarch's reign.
Japan announces that its new imperial era, which will begin next month after Emperor Akihito abdicates, will be known as "Reiwa", a word that includes the character for "harmony". IMAGES
Japanese Emperor Akihito, 82, gives a rare video address to the public on Monday, saying that age may make it difficult for him to fully carry out his duties.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito meets with Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Sultan of the Yogyakarta Sultanate, and his consort Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas, at the Sultan's Palace in Yogyakarta on the island of Java. Yogyakarta has been a state since 1755 and the monarch's existence is preserved within the territory of modern Indoensia. Naruhito and Empress Masako's June 17-23 visit to Indonesia comes after President Joko Widodo invited the emperor during a trip to Tokyo last year. IMAGES
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako land at Jakarta airport, for a week-long trip to Indonesia, their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019. IMAGES
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).