A glimpse into an ancient history: Emperor Akihito's traditional birthday celebration!

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Enjoy, fellow history lovers !

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[Levina]

Thank you @Nihonjin1051 !
I'm pretty dilettante when it comes to culture and traditions of far east. But I've heard that the emperor's birthday is a national holiday and that it is festively celebrated in Japan. I've also heard that on this day commoners can visit the palace (and that wearing high heels 're not recommended,as there 're steep pathways in the palace).
Now tell me what was it that the women were wearing? a more stylish kimono???
Have you ever attended Akihito's b'day celebrations?

@Armstrong Dont miss this.

 

[Armstrong]

@Armstrong Dont miss this.

Whats the point ? @Nihonjin1051 didn't even 'mention' me in the list of people he mentioned - I guess my suspicions are true, he doesn't consider me his brother from Pakistan anymore !

And I hope you realize that dilettante has become your pet word ! Surely they must've taught you some other words of the English language at school !

 

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Now tell me what was it that the women were wearing? a more stylish kimono???

Yes, it is known as Juni hitoe , it is written as 十二単. It is traditionally worn by the Imperial Family's female relatives , as well as worn by female courtiers.

 

[Levina]

Yes, it is known as Juni hitoe , it is written as 十二単. It is traditionally worn by the Imperial Family's female relatives , as well as worn by female courtiers.

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Great!
I liked what the man is wearing, it reminds me of my black kimono. oops!
Infact afaik when ppl started wearing kimonos then there was no distinction between what men and women wore, which is great. I think its like the salwar kameez that men and women in Pakistan wear. The modern kimonos 're so different from the traditional ones which used to be wrapped around the body.

Whats the point ? @Nihonjin1051 didn't even 'mention' me in the list of people he mentioned - I guess my suspicions are true, he doesn't consider me his brother from Pakistan anymore !

Drama queen!

And I hope you realize that dilettante has become your pet word ! Surely they must've taught you some other words of the English language at school !

what should I say then?
that I am not so aficionado??

 

[Armstrong]

Drama queen!

Look who's talking !

what should I say then?
that I am not so aficionado??

Do I look like a thesaurus ?

 

[Levina]

Look who's talking !

Me..moi!!

Do I look like a thesaurus ?

Nope..not at all.
you're Tyrannosaurus rex.

 

[atatwolf]

Very unique ceremony. It looks very organized and neat even to the smallest details.

 

[T-123456]

you're Tyrannosaurus rex.

A fat one?

 

[Levina]

A fat one?

He's not fat actually, i just call him fat because I don't want him to think that he's perfect. Don't tell him!!

 

[Gibbs]

Wow!! Simply stunning.. 陛下の長い人生を願う

 

[AUSTERLITZ]

Tenno heika banzai.
These presidents and prime ministers are too boring.They don't appeal to man's sense of vanity.

 

[Darmashkian]

@Nihonjin1051 Is it true that Japanese Emperors have 2 names:- One which is used before their death & one used after their it...

If so.. Could u tell us why?

Edit1:- Thanks for the video

 

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Tenno heika banzai.
These presidents and prime ministers are too boring.They don't appeal to man's sense of vanity.

Hehehe!! Banzai! Banzai! Banzai !