Emperor Akihito prays ahead of Japan's first abdication in two centuries

Emperor Akihito prays ahead of Japan's first abdication in two centuries Japan's Emperor Akihito prayed to a Shinto sun goddess on Tuesday, starting a day of ceremonies to mark the end of a three-decade reign in which he sought to ease painful memories of World War Two and bring the monarchy closer to people. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2IPFpNA