The Imperial Household Agency is considering holding a funeral rite for Emperor Emeritus Akihito on a smaller scale than that of his father, per the request of the emperor emeritus, sources in the agency said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/03/japan/emperor-emeritus-funeral-downsize/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #emperoremeritusakihito #imperialhouseholdagency #imperialfamily