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Old 03-22-2008, 04:14 AM
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Peruvian President Alan Garcia, left, is welcomed by Japan's Emperor Akihito upon arrival at Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Monday, March 17, 2008. Garcia arrived Sunday for a three-day visit to Japan.

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Old 03-24-2008, 08:11 PM
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Japan's Empress Diagnosed with Stomach Problem

Japan's Empress Michiko is suffering from a stomach problem, the palace said Monday, in the latest health condition expected to slow down the schedule of the imperial couple.

The 73-year-old wife of Emperor Akihito is suffering from gastroesophageal regurgitation, a condition in which stomach fluid flows backward into the esophagus, the Imperial Household Agency said..........
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Old 04-21-2008, 06:09 AM
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South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and his wife Kim Yoon-ok greet Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (2nd R) upon their arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo April 21, 2008.

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Old 04-24-2008, 01:38 AM
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Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa (R) speaks with Japan's Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo April 21, 2008. REUTERS

Victor A. McKusick, a genetics professor at Johns Hopkins University School of medicine, is congratulated by Japan's Emperor Akihito during an award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, April 23, 2008. McKusick was awarded the 2008 Japan Prize for medical genetics and genomics in January.
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Corporation for National Research Initiatives Chairman, CEO and President Robert E. Kahn of the U.S. is congratulated by Japan's Empeor Akihito, right, during an award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Kahn was awarded the 2008 Japan Prize in Information Communication Theory and Technology in January.
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Google Inc. Vice President and Internet Evangelist chief Vinton G. Cerf, is congratulated by Japan's Empeor Akihito, right, during an award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Cerf shared the 2008 Japan Prize in Information Communication Theory and Technology with Corporation for National Research Initiatives Chairman, CEO and President Robert E. Kahn.
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Victor A. McKusick, right, a genetics professor at Johns Hopkins University School of medicine, and his wife Anne, second left, are congratulated by Japan's Emperor Akihito, left, and Empress Michiko, second right, during an award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, April 23, 2008. McKusick was awarded the 2008 Japan Prize for medical genetics and genomics in January.
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Google Inc. Vice President and Internet Evangelist chief Vinton G. Cerf, second left, and his wife Sigrid, left, are congratulated by Japan's Empeor Akihito, second left, and Empress Michiko, right, during an award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Cerf shared the 2008 Japan Prize in Information Communication Theory and Technology with Corporation for National Research Initiatives Chairman, CEO and President Robert E. Kahn.
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Old 05-07-2008, 02:23 AM
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Chinese President Hu Jintao, center left, and his wife Liu Yongqing, left, are welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko before the welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Wednesday, May 7, 2008.

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Old 05-29-2008, 01:42 PM
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BBC NEWS | UK | England | Oxfordshire | Oxford visit for Japanese royals

The Emperor and Empress visit Oxford.
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Australian PM KEVIN Rudd has met Japanese Emperor Akihito in Tokyo this morning as his trip to Japan moves into its ceremonial phase.

The Prime Minister and his wife Therese Rein visited Tokyo's Imperial Palace this morning for a 20-minute meeting with the Emperor and his wife Michiko.


Pic 20 and 21 show the meeting with the Imperial family.

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Old 06-15-2008, 10:14 PM
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Japanese emperor extends condolences
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Old 07-10-2008, 07:44 AM
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Japan's Emperor to visit Canada: official
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Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) speaks to Japan's Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo July 10, 2008.

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Old 07-10-2008, 03:20 PM
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Oooooooh....nice! I wonder whether we'll get any news coverage of the Emperor's visit, mandyy? News of our OWN Royals visiting isn't always on the radar here.


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Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) speaks to Japan's Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo July 10, 2008.

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Japan's Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda refused to join his predecessors in visiting a controversial war shrine here Friday as he expressed his country's remorse for the pain it inflicted in World War II.

Royalty.nu - Japan PM voices remorse for WWII on surrender date
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Old 08-17-2008, 04:12 PM
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I'm very pleased to see Mr. Fukuda's actions and words.


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Old 08-18-2008, 05:27 AM
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Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend a memorial service for the war dead at the Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo on Aug.15.


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Caption Japanese Emperor Akihito ฎ looks at exhibits with Empress Michiko (2nd-R) and their children, Crown Prince Naruhito ฉ and Prince Akishino during a visit to a photo exhibition entitled: "Empress and her children" at Takashimaya department store in Tokyo on October 18, 2008. At right in the background is Yutaka Asahina, president of Mainichi Newspaper, the organizer of the exhibition. AFP PHOTO
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The former princess Sayako, only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, now mrs Yoshiki Kuroda was also present at the exhibition.
Someone on Royaute 2 asked if she had children.
Alberto on Royaute 2 answered that she has at least one child?
Does someone have information about this imperial grandchild/children? When was it born?
Thanks for any information.
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Old 10-18-2008, 08:10 PM
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The former princess Sayako, only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, now mrs Yoshiki Kuroda was also present at the exhibition.
Someone on Royaute 2 asked if she had children.
Alberto on Royaute 2 answered that she has at least one child?
Does someone have information about this imperial grandchild/children? When was it born?
Thanks for any information.
The former Princess Sayako and her husband Mr. Yoshiki Kuroda don't have any children.
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Old 10-19-2008, 08:16 PM
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Empress Michiko turns 74 on Oct. 20th, 2008.

Her Majesty the Empress's Answers to Questions by the Press on the Occasion of Her Seventy-fourth Birthday 2008, and the Activities of Her Majesty the Empress over the Past One Year

Photos and video taken on Oct. 3rd to mark her 74th birthday by IHA

Empress, turning 74, expresses joy over Aiko's school debut
.........‘‘I sometimes think that perhaps the way we perceive and what we find amusing may be quite similar,’’ the empress said of Princess Aiko.

‘‘On hearing certain expressions or sounds of words from those around us that I think she may find funny, I glance at her and I have caught her looking at me with laughter in her eyes,’’ she said. ‘‘Moments like this make me feel very happy.’’..............
Empress, turning 74, expresses joy over Aiko's school debut › Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion

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Old 10-19-2008, 10:45 PM
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