Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko meet with World Cup members

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko meet with World Cup members

TOKYO, Japan - Japan soccer coach Zico enters the Imperial Palace in Tokyo by car on May 16 to meet with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The imperial couple invited to the palace Zico, Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, and four players on Japan's squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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