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Japanese Emperor Akihito during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.

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President Ronald W. Reagan and his wife standing with Japanese Crown Prince Akihito and his wife Crown Princess Michiko at the White House.

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Prince Akihito of Japan, who became Emperor in 1989, in his private study at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, 1952.

Crown Prince Akihito, wearing the uniform of Peers' School, watches his American tutor, Elizabeth Gray Vining , as she writes the words 'hope,...

Crown Prince Akihito With American Tutor

Emperor Akihito in formal imperial court attire for the November 12 enthronement rite, Japan, November 08, 1990.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko waving, poised in doorway of their Unicef-logo'ed JAL jet, coming or going, visiting Beijing, China.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.

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President Ronald W. Reagan and his wife standing with Japanese Crown Prince Akihito and his wife Crown Princess Michiko at the White House.

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On April 10 AKIHITO, the crown prince to Japan's imperial crown, married Michiko SHODA, who became Princess MICHIKO.

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Emperor Hirohito of Japan and Empress Nagako with their family Crown Prine Akihito , Prince Akishino , Prince Naruhito , Princess Hanako of Hitachi ,...

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Communist Party chief Jiang Zemin hosting Japanese Emperor & Empress, Akihito & Michiko, at state banquet, w. Pair of hovering interpreters.

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Chinese President Yang Shangkun and Japanese Emperor Akihito at a welcoming ceremony in Beijing, China, October 23, 1992.

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Crown Prince Akihito and his bride Michiko Shoda leave the Imperial Palace after their wedding ceremony in Tokyo, Japan on 10th April 1959.

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In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend the abdication ceremony at the...

Japan Emperor Akihito's Abdication Ceremony

In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend the abdication ceremony at the...

Japan Emperor Akihito's Abdication Ceremony

In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko listen to Prime Minister Shinzo during the...

Japan Emperor Akihito's Abdication Ceremony

Japanese Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko & entourage facing press mob, touring Great Wall during their controversial visit.

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Pres. Yang Shangkun hosting Japanese Emperor Akihito , treading red carpet, reviewing troops.

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Pres. Yang Shangkun hosting Japanese Emperor Akihito , treading red carpet, reviewing troops.

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Pres. Bill Clinton poised w. Hand-over-heart, standing w. Japanese Emperor Akihito as natl. Anthem plays during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.

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Pres. Bill Clinton poised w. Hand-over-heart, standing w. Japanese Emperor Akihito as natl. Anthem plays during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.

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Pres. Ronald W. Reagan standing outside White House with Japan's Crown Prince Akihito.

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Pres. Ronald W. Reagan standing outside White House with Japan's Crown Prince Akihito.

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Crown Prince Akihito of Japan visiting Canada.

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Crown Prince Akihito of Japan visiting Canada.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.

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Pres. Bill Clinton & guest Japanese Emperor Akihito striking solemn stance, standing during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.

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Pres. Bill Clinton listening to Japanese Emperor Akihito speak during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.

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Pres. Bill Clinton listening to Japanese Emperor Akihito speak during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.

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Pres. Bill Clinton treading red carpet w. Japanese Emperor Akihito, chatting, during WH N. Portico departure fete.

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Pres. Bill Clinton treading red carpet w. Japanese Emperor Akihito, chatting, during WH N. Portico departure fete.

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Pres. Bill Clinton escorting Japanese Emperor Akihito to limo w. Wives Empress Michiko & Hillary Rodham Clinton in tow, in WH N. Portico departure...

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Pres. Bill & Hillary Rodham Clinton hosting Japanese royals Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko at WH, treading red carpet in N. Portico departure fete.

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Pres. Bill & Hillary Rodham Clinton shaking hands w. Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko during G7 summit dinner at the Imperial Palace.

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American singer and actress Barbra Streisand, wearing a pewter taffeta Donna Karan evening gown, greeted by American First Lady of the United States...

Emperor Akihito State Dinner, 1994

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Chinese Party Secretary Jiang Zemin, Beijing, China, October 23, 1992.

Emperor Akihito and Jiang Zemin

Japanese Emperor Hirohito sits and reads a newspaper as his son, the Crown Prince Akihito, stands beside him, Tokyo, Japan, November 20, 1949.

Emperor Hirohito & Son

Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers along with Crown Prince Naruhito as he turns 84 at the Imperial Palace on December 23, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.

Emperor Akihito Turns 84

Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko of Japan pictured together wearing their traditional wedding attire of a sokutai for him and a...

Wedding Of Crown Prince Akihito

Emperor Akihito Of Japan greets the public at the Imperial Palace on December 23, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. Emperor Akihito of Japan turned 81 on...

Emperor Akihito Of Japan Celebrates His 81st Birthday

Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko wave to well-wishers during the New Year greeting at the Imperial Palace on January 2, 2025 in...

Japanese Royal Family Makes New Year Greeting

Crown Prince Akihito of Japan looking at specimen jars in the laboratory at his home in the Togu Palace where he studies marine life, biology and...

Crown Prince Akihito Of Japan

Crown Prince Akihito of Japan waving from the bridge of the liner 'President Wilson' to small boats assembled in the harbour as he leaves Tokyo for...

Crown Prince Akihito Of Japan

Crown Prince Akihito in his laboratory at Togu Palace in Tokyo, Japan, studying marine life, 1963.

Crown Prince Akihito In Laboratory

Crown Prince Akihito pictured with the prototype of the first Japanese satellite during a visit to Tokyo University's Institute of Space and...

Crown Prince Akihito

Crown Prince Akihito is seen off by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, after the luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street on...

Crown Prince Akihito Makes Trip To Attend Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

Queen Elizabeth II and Japan's Crown Prince Akihito are seen in the royal box at the Epsom Downs Racecourse on June 6, 1953 in Epsom, England. Crown...

Crown Prince Akihito Makes Trip To Attend Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

Empress Masako , former empress Michiko and former emperor Akihito look on as Emperor Naruhito of Japan delivers a traditional New Year's greeting at...

Imperial Family Celebrates New Year With Public In Tokyo

Emperor Akihito leaves the Kasukodokoro, one of the Imperial Sanctuaries after the 'Taiirei Tojitsu Kashikodokoro Omae no Gi', ceremony to report...

Emperor Akihito Abdicates

Emperor Akihito leaves the Kasukodokoro, one of the Imperial Sanctuaries after the 'Taiirei Tojitsu Kashikodokoro Omae no Gi', ceremony to report...

Emperor Akihito Abdicates

Emperor Akihito leaves the Kasukodokoro, one of the Imperial Sanctuaries after the 'Taiirei Tojitsu Kashikodokoro Omae no Gi', ceremony to report...

Emperor Akihito Abdicates

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers on arrival at Kashikojima Station on April 19, 2019 in Shima, Mie, Japan. The emperor will...

Emperor And Empress Visit Ise Shrine - Day 3

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers on arrival at Kashikojima Station on April 19, 2019 in Shima, Mie, Japan. The emperor will...

Emperor And Empress Visit Ise Shrine - Day 3

In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito is seen attending the abdication ceremony at the Imperial Palace on...

Japan Emperor Akihito's Abdication Ceremony

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers before leaving Ujiyamada Station after their visiting Ise Jingu shrine in Ise in the...

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Prince Hiro, the eldest son of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, playing tennis with his father in Tokyo, around the time of his 13th...

Japanese Royalty At Tennis

Crown Prince Akihito and Michiko Shoda talk while enjoying tennis at Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club on December 6, 1958 in Tokyo, Japan.

(FILE) Japanese Royal Family & Tennis

Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko of Akishino, Princess Mako of Akishino, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Princess Kako of Akishino,...

Japanese Royal Family In 1999

Emperor Akihito of Japan, as Crown Prince Akihito of Japan, during a visit to London to attend the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Original...

Emperor Akihito of Japan, as Crown Prince Akihito of Japan, during a visit to London to attend the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Original...

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