The Imperial Household Agency has indicated that the future funeral for Emperor Emeritus Akihito will be scaled down, at the request of the Emperor Emeritus.
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From Tokyo, the IHA has indicated that the funeral for Emperor Emeritus Akihito will be scaled down, at the request of the Emperor Emeritus.