Emperor, empress kick off 4-day visit to Kansai

Emperor, empress kick off 4-day visit to Kansai

KYOTO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrive in Kyoto on Aug. 20, kicking off a four-day tour in the Kansai region in western Japan packed with events including celebrations for the empress and a medical conference.

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