Emperor meets survivors of Pacific islands battles before trip

Emperor meets survivors of Pacific islands battles before trip

TOKYO, Japan - Choken Ginoza (L), who lost 10 members of his family in the battle on Tinian between Japanese and U.S. forces, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo following his meeting with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace on June 21. The imperial couple met nine Japanese survivors of battles on Pacific islands during World War II, before their visit to Saipan, one of the islands, next week to pay homage to war victims of both sides. (Kyodo)

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