Emperor Akihito reads a statement to formally open the ordinary Diet session in the upper house in Tokyo on Monday.
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Emperor Akihito reads a statement to formally open the ordinary Diet session in the upper house in Tokyo on Monday.
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Cricky
Yep, whatever he is told to say. From a very big paper
JWithers
I thought the Japanese Royal Family isn't allowed to be active in government?? What's this?
CH3CHO
JWithersJan. 26, 2015 - 04:25PM JST
He is, here by, formally convoking the Diet.
Steven C. Schulz
Not as fun-looking at the Queen's Speech. I love royal pageantry, even if the Queen only has a little more power than the Emperor.