Emperor's poem about 'life' recited at New Year poetry reading

Emperor's poem about 'life' recited at New Year poetry reading

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (seated at left), Empress Michiko (standing at center) and other imperial family members (standing both sides of the couple) attend the annual New Year Poetry Reading held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 15. The emperor expressed compassion for various creatures coexisting in the premises of his residence in his poem. The theme was ''life'' for this year's poems in the ceremony. (Kyodo)

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