17 receive awards from Emperor Akihito

17 receive awards from Emperor Akihito

TOKYO, Japan - Former House of Representatives Speaker Soichiro Ito arrives at the Imperial Palace to receive the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, Paulownia Flowers, the highest decoration bestowed in this spring's ceremony. Emperor Akihito gave the spring awards to the top 17 recipients, including Ito.

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