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epa07495641 (48/49) (FILE) Japan's Emperor Akihito attends the opening of an ordinary parliamentary session at the Diet in Tokyo, Japan, 28 January 2019 (reissued 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/FRANCK ROBICHON ATTENTION: For the full PHOTO ESSAY text please see Advisory Notice epa07495593 *** Local Caption *** 54940754