Emperor stresses woodland functions on National Arbor Day

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Emperor Akihito, accompanied by Empress Michiko (C), speaks at a ceremony in Tomakomai, Hokkaido on June 24 to mark the National Arbor Day, calling on the nation to learn more about woodland functions. (Kyodo)

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