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epa07495630 (37/49) Prince Naruhito, the current Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito, poses for photographs on the summit of Mt. Kitadake in Yamanashi, Japan, August 1987 (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/JIJI PRESS JAPAN OUT - ATTENTION: For the full PHOTO ESSAY text please see Advisory Notice epa07495593 EDITORIAL USE ONLY