TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan has paved the way for its first imperial abdication in two centuries, with a parliamentary bill on Friday that will allow 83-year-old Emperor Akihito to step down. Here are five things to know about Japan’s royals: Ancient history The Japanese imperial family is believed to be the world’s oldest, with a myth-filled history that dates back more than 2,600 years. Akihito is the 125th emperor since Emperor Jimmu, said to […]
