In terms of timing for Emperor Akihito's abdication, the government has been considering December 2018, as the possible timing for the move, as this is when the emperor will turn 85 years old.

The nation's era name (gengo), informed sources said, which lasts for as long as the emperor is on the throne, will change at the beginning of 2019.

The bill will be deliberated and voted on by a special upper house committee and is expected to become law next week.

Last August, Emperor Akihito made a rare public televised address during which he suggested he wanted to step down because his advancing age and weakening health was making it difficult for him to carry out his official duties to the best of his ability.

Emperor Akihito's abdication would mark the first time a Japanese emperor has abdicated the throne in around 200 years.

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