Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)--The first of a series of ceremonies related to Japanese Emperor Akihito's abdication was held at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo on Tuesday morning.

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)--The first of a series of ceremonies related to Japanese Emperor Akihito's abdication was held at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo on Tuesday morning.

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)--The first of a series of ceremonies related to Japanese Emperor Akihito's abdication was held at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo on Tuesday morning.

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)--The first of a series of ceremonies related to Japanese Emperor Akihito's abdication was held at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo on Tuesday morning.

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)--The first of a series of ceremonies related to Japanese Emperor Akihito's abdication was held at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo on Tuesday morning.

Tokyo, March 11 (Jiji Press)--Japan marked the eighth anniversary on Monday of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, offering prayers for the victims of the catastrophe and renewing resolve to a

Tokyo, March 11 (Jiji Press)--Japan marked the eighth anniversary on Monday of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, offering prayers for the victims of the catastrophe and renewing resolve to a

Tokyo, March 11 (Jiji Press)--Japan marked the eighth anniversary on Monday of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, offering prayers for the victims of the catastrophe and renewing resolve to a

Tokyo, March 11 (Jiji Press)--Japan marked the eighth anniversary on Monday of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, offering prayers for the victims of the catastrophe and renewing resolve to a

Tokyo, March 11 (Jiji Press)--Japan marked the eighth anniversary on Monday of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, offering prayers for the victims of the catastrophe and renewing resolve to a