Imperial couple leaves for Britain
Japan's Emperor and Empress are on their way to Britain for the 60th anniversary celebration of the reign of Queen Elizabeth the Second.
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko departed from Tokyo's Haneda airport on Wednesday. Imperial family members and the Prime Minister, Yoshihiko Noda, were there to see them off.
The Emperor said he is glad to be able to congratulate the Queen in person on her diamond jubilee.
He said he is also looking forward to meeting British people who engaged in relief activities for Japan after the March 2011 disaster, to thank them on behalf of the Japanese people.
The Imperial couple along with royals from other countries will attend a luncheon on Friday hosted by Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, at Windsor Castle near London.
They will return to Japan on Sunday.
May 16, 2012 - Updated 03:56 UTC (12:56 JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120516_21.html
KawamotoDragon.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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