Empress Michiko, on the occasion of her 84th birthday on Saturday, wished that Japan will have a new peaceful era following the imperial succession next year."I am confident that, from May of next year, the crown prince will serve the duties of Emperor with his whole heart, just as his majesty has done," she said in a statement, referring to Emperor Akihito, who will abdicate the throne on April 30.
[Courtesy of Imperial Houshold Agency]"Together with his majesty, I, too, shall keep praying for the good of our country and our people, and for peace in the new era that the crown prince and cro…READ FULL ARTICLE
