Survivors of World War II and natural disasters expressed Friday words of appreciation for Emperor Akihito while wishing him good health as the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe formally approved his abdication on April 30, 2019.The emperor, who will turn 84 on Dec. 23, and Empress Michiko, 83, have dedicated themselves for decades to offering support to vulnerable people. The couple has traveled across Japan and abroad to commemorate those who perished in the war and to offer words of comfort to disaster victims."I think he must have felt a huge responsibility as Japan's symbol. I hope …READ FULL ARTICLE
