Emperor, empress stroll through Hokkaido lavender fields

Emperor, empress stroll through Hokkaido lavender fields

FURANO, Japan - Empress Michiko (L) holds up a bit of lavender as she and Emperor Akihito stroll through lavender fields in the town of Nakafurano in central Hokkaido on July 4. (Kyodo)

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