Crown Prince Naruhito, Princess Masako visit Imperial Palace

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako arrive at the Imperial Palace early in the morning of June 16 after Empress Dowager Nagako fell into a critical condition. The 97-year-old empress dowager has been experiencing breathing difficulties since June 14. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko also arrived at Fukiage Palace within the Imperial Palace grounds to see the widow of the late Emperor Hirohito, posthumously known as Emperor Showa.

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