Imperial Palace opens Fukiage area to public for 1st time

Imperial Palace opens Fukiage area to public for 1st time

TOKYO, Japan - The Imperial Household Agency organized a nature-observing event in the Imperial Palace's Fukiage woodland area on May 4, allowing the general public to walk through the area for the first time. Photo shows participants in the event observing part of the 25-hectare park, which abounds in natural beauty and has been left almost untouched for about 70 years. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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