Topic: Emperor Akihito
AFP Global Edition | 2010-01-02 05:11:09
Tens of thousands of cheering Japanese gathered in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Saturday to hear Emperor Akihito pray for the nation's happiness and world peace in his traditional New Year address. "I'm pleased to celebrate this new year together with you," the 76-year-old monarch said, speaking in bright sunshine from a balcony protected by bulletproof glass ...
AFP Global Edition | 2009-12-24 01:12:52
Japanese Emperor Akihito turned 76 on Wednesday, wishing his people an early economic recovery in the coming year and voicing hope that the country would not be crippled by a resurgent swine flu pandemic. "The first thing that comes to my mind is the plight of the many people who are facing difficulties due to the severe economic conditions in ...
Getty Images | 2009-12-23 04:24:34
TOKYO - DECEMBER 23: A Japanese woman waves the national flag to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 76th birthday at the Imperial Palace on December 23, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Akihito acceded to the thrown on January 7, 1989. (Photo by Koichi ...
AP News | 2009-12-23 04:14:19
Emperor Akihito, left, with Empress Michiko waves to well-wishers through the bullet-proof glass during his public appearance on a balcony of Imperial Palace in Tokyo Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. People visited the palace to celebrate the Emperor's 76th birthday ...
