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Emperor greets New Year's well-wishers; says he shares their pain

National Jan. 02, 2012 - 12:37PM JST ( 15 )

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SerranoJan. 02, 2012 - 11:20PM JST

The emperor is a nice chap.
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AylerJan. 02, 2012 - 11:54PM JST

I agree, nice chap. Have to watch your affricates when you say it though
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BurakuminDesJan. 02, 2012 - 11:57PM JST

Good health to him. I do find it amusing how the Japanese "royals" imitate the genteel waving to the public of the British "royals"! I wonder at what point in their history they started doing this? You know, the small, token wave where the hand barely moves...
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midoritoriJan. 03, 2012 - 12:06AM JST

A Happy New Year to Their Majesties as well! Long life and good health!
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valley-of-the-shadowsJan. 03, 2012 - 12:33AM JST

I wonder at what point in their history they started doing this? You know, the small, token wave where the hand barely moves...

Oxford might have something to do with it...
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Patrick HattmanJan. 03, 2012 - 05:38AM JST

I hope for a better year for all those affected by the 3/11 disasters.
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LH10Jan. 03, 2012 - 05:49AM JST

^O^ love them both! HAPPY NEW YEAR JAPAN! DO YOUR BEST IN 2012!!!
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NessieJan. 03, 2012 - 08:45AM JST

He shares the pain. He is used to living in a toxic environment every day.
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Nicky WashidaJan. 03, 2012 - 09:28AM JST

Hee hee Nessie, well said!

But I also like these two - they have a lovely gentleness and warmth about them, and in particular the empresses eyes are always sparkling. I get irritated by the privilege and luzury that the taxpayers keep Royals in around the world but I CAN see the benefit and comfort that so many people get from them, and that can never be a bad thing.
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oginomeJan. 03, 2012 - 10:28AM JST

The Japanese royals or at least these two, come across as more humble and just more approachable that their counterparts around the world.
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Antonios_MJan. 03, 2012 - 10:38AM JST

2011 was a very difficult year for Japan. Let's hope that 2012 will be a much better year.
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vctokyoJan. 03, 2012 - 01:32PM JST

I was there yesterday and it was so crowded. The emperor and emperess were so elegant and they took the time to wave to everyone in the crowd. I overheard a lady who said she had tears in her eyes. Their presence still invokes a lot of passion in japanese people. I wish for their good health in 2012.
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MaboDofuIsSpicyJan. 03, 2012 - 04:59PM JST

Would love to see them offer to build a lot of temporary housing on their property in Tokyo.
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supermonk7Jan. 03, 2012 - 05:30PM JST

Nice job "connecting" with the people behind your bullet-proof balcony.
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whiskeysourJan. 03, 2012 - 11:03PM JST

Yes, I concur with MaboSpicy - offer temporary housing as well as limitless yen is definitely needed. Words are great but actions are even more great. if i was royal - I would give more time than (pr campaign) a 30 minute press conference. I would dedicate my time to make sure that community can repair itself.