Japan’s Emperor Akihito on Tuesday delivered his traditional New Year address with tens of thousands of well-wishers flocking to the Imperial Palace for one of the last such occasions before he abdicates next year.<br /><br />Emperor Akihito delivered the address in which he said he's praying for the happiness of Japanese people and the rest of the world.<br /><br />Read more at<br />https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2018/01/02/japan-emperor-greets-new-year-well-wishers-as-he-prepares-to-abdicate/