Emperor pay respect to deceased empress' father.

Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko visit Aoyama Funeral Hall in Tokyo on June 20 to pay their respects to the empress' father, Hidesaburo Shoda, ahead of a wake. The imperial couple is greeted by Iwao Shoda (R), son of the late Shoda.

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