Imperials hold rite for safe birth by crown princess

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 16 shows Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako standing at the entrance to the Togu Palace in Tokyo to greet Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria. The imperial family held an ''obi wearing'' ceremony at the palace Oct. 26 to pray for the safe delivery of the baby Crown Princess Masako is expecting in late November or early December.

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