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epa07495620 (27/49) Naruhito, son of current Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, poses for photographs after the 'Chakko-no-Gi' ceremony at Togu Palace in Tokyo, Japan, November 1964 (issued 10 April 2019). 'Chakko-no-gi' is a ceremony to celebrate a child's growth and passage to childhood. After 30 years of reign, Emperor Akihito is to abdicate on 30 April 2019 and his son, Crown Prince Naruhito will officially access to the throne on 01 May 2019. EPA/IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY JAPAN OUT - ATTENTION: For the full PHOTO ESSAY text please see Advisory Notice epa07495593 EDITORIAL USE ONLY