Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will vacate the Imperial Palace some time after Tuesday's abdication to make way for the new emperor and his family, handing over their public duties and looking forward to leisurely days.The imperial couple will move to a temporary residence in Tokyo before settling at Togu Palace in the Akasaka Estate, currently home to the incoming emperor -- Crown Prince Naruhito -- and his family, once renovation work is completed.Togu Palace will be renamed Sento Imperial Palace, which translates as "the place where the retired imperial couple live."Their temporary …READ FULL ARTICLE
