Japanese prince turns 10 amid talk on Emperor's abdication

Editor's note: Your ProbateShark suggests that the emperor should not abdicate until the prince reaches an appropriate age.  Lucius Verenus, Schoolmaster, ProbateSharks.com   Japanese prince turns 10 amid talk on Emperor's abdication

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