Japan's Monarchy Explained

Discovery GO - http://smart.link/57ae195b47796 What Countries Still Have Kings or Queens? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgQ9wk4p7IU&list=UUgRvm1yLFoaQKhmaTqXk9SA » Subscribe to NowThis World: http://go.nowth.is/World_Subscribe In August 2016, Japan's emperor suggested that he may leave the throne. So we wanted to know how does the Japanese monarchy work? Learn More: NPR: Japanese Emperor Signals Wish To Abdicate Throne http://www.npr.org/2016/08/08/489218020/japanese-emperor-signals-wish-to-abdicate-throne New York Times: At 82, Emperor Akihito of Japan Wants to Retire. Will Japan Let Him? http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/09/world/asia/japan-emperor-akihito-retirement.html Wall Street Journal: The Future of the Chrysanthemum Throne http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-future-of-the-chrysanthemum-throne-1470698324 About.com: Emperor Akihito http://asianhistory.about.com/od/governmentandlaw/a/JapaneseEmp.htm Music Track Courtesy of APM Music: "Human Connection" _ More from NowThis: » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe NowThis World is dedicated to bringing you topical explainers about the world around you. Each week we’ll be exploring current stories in international news, by examining the facts, providing historical context, and outlining the key players involved. We’ll also highlight powerful countries, ideologies, influential leaders, and ongoing global conflicts that are shaping the current landscape of the international community across the globe today. Like NowThis World on Facebook: https://go.nowth.is/World_Facebook http://www.youtube.com/nowthisworld