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epa07495622 (29/49) Japan's Crown Prince Akihito, the current Japanese Emperor, and Crown Princess Michiko, the current Japanese Empress, look at their sons Naruhito (L) and Fumihito (later Prince Akishino) playing at Togu Palace in Tokyo, Japan, November 1967 (issued 10 April 2019). 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