Crown Prince Naruhito, on the occasion of his 58th birthday on Friday, vowed to "pursue self-improvement" ahead of his accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, 2019.Speaking about the emperor's constitutional role as symbol of the state in the upcoming new era, the crown prince said, "I think...what people expect in official duties will change according to social changes and it would be important to respond to new demands.""I would like to sincerely perform official duties accordingly," he said at a press conference held prior to his birthday, marking the first occasion for him to sp…READ FULL ARTICLE
