Emperor Suzaku abdicates the throne in favor of his brother Murakami who becomes the 62nd emperor of Japan.
Emperor Murakami (, Murakami-tenn, 14 July 924 5 July 967) was the 62nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Murakami's reign spanned the years from 946 to his death in 967.
Emperor Suzaku (朱雀天皇（すざくてんのう）, Suzaku-tennō, September 7, 921 – September 6, 952) was the 61st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Suzaku's reign spanned the years from 930 through 946.