Topic: emperor akihito

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  Japan Celebrates the Emperor's Birthday

  By: Maricar Macalincag | Comment | Dec 23, 10:41pm ET

  Japan’s Emperor Akihito celebrated his 76th birthday today!

  The Emperor’s birthday is a national holiday, which is marked by a public ceremony at the Imperial Palace. Crowds of flag-waving well-wishers gather to see … More

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  Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko View Wedding Memorabilia

  By: Maricar Macalincag | Comment | Apr 15, 7:23pm ET

  A exhibit of photographs marking the 50th anniversary of Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are displayed at a department store in Tokyo.
  The royals viewed the collection as part of the … More

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  Japanese Royals Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

  By: Maricar Macalincag | 1 Comment | Apr 10, 6:49pm ET

  Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko listen to a performance by the Imperial Guard music band at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 10, 2009.
  Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko celebrated … More

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  Japan’s Emperor Akihito to Cut Back Schedule

  By: Maricar Macalincag | 1 Comment | Jan 29, 7:57pm ET

  Emperor Akihito’s health issues has forced Japan’s Imperial Palace to cut back on his public comments.
  The 75-year-old monarch will give fewer speeches, meet fewer dignitaries and generally reduce the official … More

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  Spain's King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia on State Visit to Japan

  By: Maricar Macalincag | Comment | Nov 9, 10:09pm ET

  From left: King Juan Carlos, Emperor Akihito, Queen Sofia and Empress Michiko at the welcome ceremony on November 10, 2008.
  Spain’s King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia arrived in Tokyo’s Haneda Airport … More

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  Prince Charles, Camilla in Official Visit to Japan

  By: Maricar Macalincag | Comment | Oct 29, 9:00pm ET

  Emperor Akihito; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Prince Charles, Prince of Wales; and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on October 28, 2008.
  Prince Charles and Camilla arrived in Tokyo, Japan … More