Japan's Emperor Akihito turns 85
TOKYO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Emperor Akihito and his wife Empress Michiko (center) waves to well-wishers as they appear on the balcony of the Imperial Palace to mark the emperor's 85th birthday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on December 23, 2018. The Emperor's abdication will be on April 30, 2019, and his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito's succession to the throne the following day. The Emperor's abdication will be on April 30, 2019, and his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito's succession to the throne the following day May 1st, in 2019. (Photo: Richard Atrero de Guzman/ Aflo Photo)