Emperor plans to retire
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 12:36 pm
The Japanese government is making plans for Emperor Akihito, the Heisei Emperor, to step down about a year and a half from now, when he will be 85 years old.
Japan passes landmark bill for Emperor Akihito to abdicate
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe is the oldest current head of state at 93. Queen Elizabeth, 91, is the second oldest and longest serving head of state.
Japan passes landmark bill for Emperor Akihito to abdicate
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe is the oldest current head of state at 93. Queen Elizabeth, 91, is the second oldest and longest serving head of state.