Happy Birthday to His Imperial Majesty the Emperor !
Long may your reign continue ! 10,000 more years !
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More than 28,000 well-wishers visited the Imperial Palace on Tuesday to celebrate the Emperor’s 81st birthday.
Prior to his birthday celebrations, the Emperor spoke at a news conference. Asked about his thoughts for next year, which marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, he said: “More than 3 million Japanese people lost their lives during World War II. To ensure that those people did not die in vain, I believe it is our duty as survivors, as well as our responsibility to future generations, to always continue to strive toward a better Japan.”
The Emperor also hoped that Japan will move forward as “a stable, peaceful, and sound nation” in mutual support with neighboring nations, as well as countries around the world.Speech
Well-wishers visit palace as Emperor turns 81 - The Japan News
Long may your reign continue ! 10,000 more years !
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More than 28,000 well-wishers visited the Imperial Palace on Tuesday to celebrate the Emperor’s 81st birthday.
Prior to his birthday celebrations, the Emperor spoke at a news conference. Asked about his thoughts for next year, which marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, he said: “More than 3 million Japanese people lost their lives during World War II. To ensure that those people did not die in vain, I believe it is our duty as survivors, as well as our responsibility to future generations, to always continue to strive toward a better Japan.”
The Emperor also hoped that Japan will move forward as “a stable, peaceful, and sound nation” in mutual support with neighboring nations, as well as countries around the world.Speech
Well-wishers visit palace as Emperor turns 81 - The Japan News
