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Japan: Celebrating the Emperor's Birthday

Written byTomomi Sasaki

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Posted 23 December 2010 10:58 GMT

Today is a national holiday to celebrate Emperor Akihito's birthday. Bruce Meyer-Kenny at Demotix posted some images from the celebration at the Imperial Palace. The Emperor is now 77 years old.

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