Emperor Akihito Celebrates 20th Anniversary On The Throne

TOKYO - NOVEMBER 12: Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko arrive at the National Theatre of Japan to attend the memorial ceremony in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Emperor's accession to the throne on November 12, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese government conducted a commemorative ceremony for the anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement on November 12, 1990. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)

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