Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko Current Events part 2

[mandyy]

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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[mandyy]

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..........
Channelnewsasia.com

[mandyy]

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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[mandyy]

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.
AP photo (closeup of Empress Michiko's beautiful obi)

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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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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.

PM's audience with Emperor Akihito | The Australian

[mandyy]

Japanese emperor extends condolences

[mandyy]

Japan's Emperor to visit Canada: official
TODAYonline

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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[Mermaid1962]

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.

Originally Posted by mandyy

Japan's Emperor to visit Canada: official
TODAYonline

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

Photo from Reuters via Yahoo
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[kimebear]

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

[Mermaid1962]

I'm very pleased to see Mr. Fukuda's actions and words.

Originally Posted by kimebear

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

[Paty]

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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