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Post by MadameConcorde on Dec 24, 2018 13:14:56 GMT -5
Thousands wish Emperor happy 85th birthday Tens of thousands of people visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sunday to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 85th birthday. He is set to abdicate in April next year. The Emperor, Empress Michiko, and other members of the Imperial family appeared on the palace balcony and waved to well-wishers. -50% read more here: www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20181223_13/ |
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Post by MadameConcorde on Dec 24, 2018 13:17:08 GMT -5
Emperor Akihito turns 85 Japan's Emperor Akihito turned 85 on Sunday. Before his birthday, he spoke to reporters. As he is scheduled to abdicate next year, this was his last news conference as the Emperor. The Emperor talked about the years he has spent serving as the symbol of the State. He also touched on his upcoming abdication. The Emperor said that, since ascending to the throne, he has spent his days searching for what should be the role of the Emperor who is designated to be the symbol of the State by the Constitution of Japan. He said he intends to carry out his duties in that capacity and he shall continue to contemplate this question as he performs his day-to-day duties until the day of his abdication. -50% read more here: www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20181223_04/My most loved Imperial family! |
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Post by MadameConcorde on Dec 24, 2018 13:22:01 GMT -5
Crowds visit palace for Emperor's birthday Nearly 83,000 people visited the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo on Sunday to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 85th birthday. The Emperor, Empress Michiko and other members of the Imperial family appeared on the palace balcony three times to greet well-wishers in the morning. In his address, the Emperor expressed gratitude for the congratulations he had received. -50% read more here: www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20181223_23/ |
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