Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito and who turned 52 on Thursday, said he is "relieved" that an abdication law was enacted in June to allow the emperor to pass the throne to his elder son Crown Prince Naruhito."I hope (Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko) will spend a relaxing time" after the 83-year-old emperor's abdication, Prince Akishino said at a press conference on Nov. 22 prior to his birthday.At the same time, Prince Akishino denied concerns over possible dual authority between the new and old emperors."I can say clearly that it is impossible" that there would be du…READ FULL ARTICLE
