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TOKYO -- Japan's Emperor Akihito, celebrating 20 years on the throne Thursday, offered a rare defence of his father's wartime record, saying Japanese aggression had been... More »
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China Post - Nov. 12, 2009
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| Tokyo marks Emperor Akihitos 20th anniversary |
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Women in Tokyo join colourful celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihitos ascension to the throne. The monarch says he is concerned that Japans youth are... More »
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Times Online - Nov. 12, 2009
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| Japan Cheers Emperor |
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More than 50,000 people gathered around the Imperial Palace for the parade, a concert and other events marking Akihito’s ascent to the world’s oldest hereditary throne.... More »
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New York Times - Nov. 12, 2009
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| Japanese cheer emperor’s 20th year on throne |
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TOKYO — Tens of thousands of well-wishers gathered outside Japan’s moat-ringed Imperial Palace — many shouting “Banzai,” a traditional wish for long life — to mark Thursday’s... More »
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Chattanooga Times Free Press - Nov. 13, 2009
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| Japan emperor defends father's wartime record |
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Japan?s Emperor Akihito, celebrating 20 years on the throne yesterday, offered a rare defence of his father?s wartime record, saying Japanese aggression had been contrary to... More »
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Gulf Times - Nov. 13, 2009
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| Emperor urges 'remember past' |
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Asia Tens of thousands of well-wishers gathered outside Japan's Imperial Palace - many shouting 'Banzai,' a traditional wish for long life - to mark the 20th anniversary of... More »
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stuff.co.nz - Nov. 12, 2009
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