Japan Moves to Allow Its Emperor to Abdicate. But Just This Once. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved special legislation that would allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate and be succeeded by his son Crown Prince Naruhito. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Europe Shut These Migrants Out, Then Libyan Rebels Bombed ThemU.N. Rights Council to Investigate Killings in Philippine Drug WarNeglected After Apollo, the Moon Comes Back AroundHe’s Writing 365 Children’s Books in 365 Days, While Holding Down a Day JobYour Friday BriefingViolent Thunderstorms Kill at Least 7 in Northern Greece