An unexpected visitor

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Akihito speaks about earthquake disaster

Japan’s emperor prays for recovery in New Year address

Imperial changes suggested

Japan prince urges retirement age for emperor

Akihito released from hospital

Emperor Akihito in hospital

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Emperor & empress still comforting victims

Japan imperial couple cheer nuclear evacuees

Emperor and empress meet disaster victims

Akihito and Michiko welcome visitor

Emperor and Empress meet Hillary Clinton (video)

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Japanese emperor visits tsunami evacuees (video)