The Emperor of Japan sends a 'special' message to the people of Japan.

The Emperor shared: "I am 82 years old this year. Therefore, fulfilling my responsibilities in the best way possible is a difficult task."

At 3 PM on August 8th (1 PM Vietnam time), Emperor Akihito sent a message to the Japanese people in a video, expressing his thoughts amidst speculation about his intention to abdicate.

In his message, Emperor Akihito did not directly express whether or not he would abdicate, but said: "I am 82 years old this year. Therefore, fulfilling my responsibilities in the best way possible is a difficult task," and hoped that all the people of Japan would understand his wishes.

Emperor Akihito sent a message to the Japanese people in a video. (Photo: NHK)

The Emperor has also made it clear that his health is not good after undergoing a series of surgeries in recent years.

The Emperor said that during his 28-year reign, he has shared joys and sorrows with the Japanese people and has always hoped that the stability of the country and the happiness of its people will continue.

Finally, the Emperor stated: According to the Japanese Constitution, the Emperor has no power in matters of state. However, given the long history of the Japanese imperial regime, the Imperial Family, under any circumstances, will always fulfill its duty to stand alongside the people, build a future for the country, and maintain stability. This is also what I wish to express in this speech.

Immediately after the Emperor's speech, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave a press interview. Abe stated that the Emperor's speech "demonstrated a great sense of responsibility towards the nation."

The Emperor's speech received considerable public attention. Many Japanese analysts believe that the Emperor's speech demonstrated a monarch's responsibility for the well-being of his people and the stability of the nation. This is commendable.

The video broadcast on television this afternoon (August 8th) is a rare video of Emperor Akihito since his ascension to the throne in 1989. Previously, the Emperor delivered a speech in the same format in March 2011, following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people.

In Japanese history, the abdication of the Emperor is unprecedented.

Emperor Akihito, 82 years old this year, began his reign after his father, Emperor Hirohito, passed away in 1989.

According to VOV