Japan’s Emperor Akihito, flanked by Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko, Princess Mako and Princess Kako wave to well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the emperor’s 85th birthday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) … Continue reading Japan emperor draws record birthday crowd before abdication next year