Last week Japan's Emperor Akihito abdicated the throne – the first one to do so in the last two centuries or so – and handed over the reins to his son Naruhito, primarily due to health reasons. The Emperor in Japan is ceremonial and does not take day-to-day decisions. Now Emperor Emeritus, Akihito, had used the soothing words regarding atonement of sins of Japan for atrocities during the war. During the natural calamities faced by Japan, Akihito had showed his humane side and connected well with the Japanese people. Monarchy for public good and in public interest is welcome for Japan and the world too.

Source: dna May 06, 2019 00:33 UTC