Emperor, empress inspect facility for people with disabilities

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (2nd R) visit a job-training facility for people with intellectual disabilities in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture on Dec. 7. The couple were inspecting packaging work at the facility ''Akane-en,'' which provides training for about 60 people with disabilities, from people in their teens to people in the 40s. (Pool Picture)

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