Akihito, the emperor of Japan, abdicated. He was succeeded by his son, Naruhito.

日本明仁天皇退位。其子皇太子德仁继承了他的王位。

Japan marked the end of Akihito's reign with a lot of pageantry and deep reflection.

伴随着多场庆典和深刻的反思，日本明仁天皇的统治划上了句号。

They're down to only three male heirs left - they've got Akihito's brother, Naruhito's brother and Naruhito's young nephew.

现在日本皇室只有三位男性继承人，分别是明仁天皇的弟弟、德仁皇太子的弟弟以及德仁皇太子年轻的侄子。

Tomorrow, at a formal ceremony marking the anniversary of Japan's surrender, someone else may weigh in on the issue — Emperor Akihito.

明天，日本明仁天皇将在日本投降70周年的正式仪式上就战争问题发表讲话。