Emperor Emeritus Akihito Seeks a Simpler Funeral Rite
Akihito's 2013 wish to limit the public impact of his funeral is now reshaping the ceremony, reducing attendance and avoiding tree felling at the venue. The post Emperor Emeritus Akihito Seeks a Simpler Funeral Rite first appeared on JAPAN Forward .
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