The Japanese government on Tuesday approved a basic plan for how to stage the imperial succession rites next year, including an enthronement ceremony on Oct. 22 to mark Crown Prince Naruhito's accession.Emperor Akihito, 84, will step down on April 30 next year, becoming the first Japanese monarch to do so in more than two centuries, with his elder son acceding to the throne the following day."In accordance with the basic policy, the Cabinet will come together and proceed with preparations so that the abdication and enthronement will be held smoothly while the Japanese people celebrate the o…READ FULL ARTICLE