Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito. Photo: AFP
Japanese emperor abdicates: what to expect from Naruhito in the new Reiwa era
- Japan’s crown prince will on May 1 transition to become emperor, a role for which he has been groomed since his birth 59 years ago
- He will draw from his father’s experience and popularity, but the Oxford-educated royal is expected to have his own opinions and style of rule
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Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito. Photo: AFP