Japan Emperor Akihito 81st Birthday

Japan Emperor Akihito 81st Birthday
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Tokyo, Japan – Japan’s Emperor Akihito, accompanied by members of his family, appears on the veranda of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, waving to hundreds of well-wishers celebrating the monarch’s 81st birthday on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. They are, from left: Princess Masako, wife of Crown Prince Naruhito; Naruhito; Akihito; Empress Michiko; Prince Akishino, Akihitos second son; Princess Kiko, Akishinos wife; and Princess Mako, Akishinos daughter. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Japan Emperor Akihito 81st Birthday
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Tokyo, Japan – Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko appear on the veranda of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, waving to hundreds of well-wishers celebrating the monarch’s 81st birthday on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)