New Japanese Emperor Naruhito was to be formally invested on Wednesday after his father, Akihito, abdicated the day before. Wednesday is the start of a new imperial era, Reiwa, following the end of the three-decade Heisei era under Akihito.

Factbox - Japanese hope new Reiwa era brings peace, prosperity

The monarch has been cutting back on official duties due to health concerns but has avoided saying outrightly that he wants to abdicate

Japanese emperor Akihito to address nation after abdication reports

This would be the first abdication from the Chrysanthemum Throne in two centuries

Japan's ageing emperor hints at 'historic' abdication?

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Factbox - Japanese hope new Reiwa era brings peace, prosperity

Japanese emperor Akihito to address nation after abdication reports

Japan's ageing emperor hints at 'historic' abdication?