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epa07495633 (40/49) (L-R) Japan's Princess Sayako, Empress Michiko, Emperor Akihito, Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Akishino look at Prince and Princess Akishino's elder daughter Mako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, December 1992 (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