Topic: japanese emperor

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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 joint celebration of their golden wedding anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the emperor’s ascension to the Chrysanthemum … 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 their Golden Wedding Anniversary today, April 10, 2009 in Tokyo.
  In a press conference earlier this week, Emperor Akihito … 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 duties that he will carry out this year. His wife, Empress Michiko, 74, will also have a lighter … 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 on November 9, 2008 for a state visit to Japan. That night, they attended a reception party at … More