Emperor, empress greet Olympic gold medalist Arakawa at palace

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (2nd from R) and Empress Michiko (R) give a welcome address to some 45 athletes and officials of the Japanese Turin Olympic team during a reception at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 12. (Pool photo)

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