Japanese Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign this week when he abdicates on Tuesday.
His son Crown Prince Naruhito will become emperor on Wednesday.
Akihito has cited concerns about his age and declining health and is the first Japanese emperor to abdicate in 200 years.
James Lindsay from the Council on Foreign Relations says it's a huge transitional moment for the Japanese people.

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സൗദിയിലെ റാസ് തനുറ റിഫൈനറി ലക്ഷ്യമിട്ട് ഡ്രോൺ ആക്രമണ ശ്രമം നടന്നതായി ഊർജ്ജ മന്ത്രാലയം
