A government panel appears ready to propose that a special temporary law be enacted to allow Emperor Akihito, 83, to abdicate, given his advanced age.
But the Emperor reportedly believes a permanent reform law, not a temporary one just for himself, should be enacted so future monarchs can abdicate if they so chose.
Why is the panel set to propose something that would go against the Emperor's wishes? What is the logic behind its thinking?
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