Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and his wife Empress Michiko (R) wave to well-wishers as they leave the imperial villa in Hayama, in Kanagawa prefecture on July 14, 2016. Japan's ancient monarchy was in tumult July 14, with the imperial household insisting its ageing emperor had no plans to abdicate after reports he wanted to step aside. / AFP / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)
