Emperor Emeritus Akihito’s funeral rite could be downsized, per his request
While the 92-year-old emperor emeritus does not have major health issues, he has expressed his desire to have the impact of his funeral on people's lives be as small as possible.
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- Emperor Emeritus Akihito Seeks a Simpler Funeral Rite japan-forward.com
