Emperor, empress wave hands to well-wishers

Emperor, empress wave hands to well-wishers

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko wave their hands at the Imperial Palace on the morning of Dec. 23 to well-wishers who gathered to congratulate the emperor on his 66th birthday.

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