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Japan Empress Michiko confirms imperial succession in 2019

Tokyo, Oct 20 (UNI) Japan Empress Michiko, on the eve of her 84th birthday, wished the country a new peaceful era following an imperial succession next year.
Japan Today reports that she said, "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.
"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 crown princess will be building together in the future," she said.
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