Japan's ageing Emperor Akihito will step down in April 2019, marking the end of an imperial era for Japan.

Japan's ageing Emperor Akihito will step down in April 2019, marking the end of an imperial era for Japan. (bbc.com) Not sure how they have an emperor when they no longer have an empire. Seems like he should be a king, or maybe a super ninja master. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2zRBpbl