Emperor, empress attend year's first lecture

Emperor, empress attend year's first lecture

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (seated on the left) attend the year's first academic lecture held in the ''Matsu-no-Ma'' (hall of pine) at the Imperial Palace on Jan. 9. Also attending the traditional annual event dating back to 1869 are members of the royal family, noted scholars and other dignitaries. (Pool photo)

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