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Emperor meets survivors of Pacific islands battles before trip

TOKYO, Japan - Choken Ginoza (L), who lost 10 members of his family in the battle on Tinian between Japanese and U.S. forces, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo following his meeting with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace on June 21. The imperial couple met nine Japanese survivors of battles on Pacific islands during World War II, before their visit to Saipan, one of the islands, next week to pay homage to war victims of both sides.

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Emperor meets survivors of Pacific islands battles before trip

TOKYO, Japan - Choken Ginoza (L), who lost 10 members of his family in the battle on Tinian between Japanese and U.S. forces, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo following his meeting with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace on June 21. The imperial couple met nine Japanese survivors of battles on Pacific islands during World War II, before their visit to Saipan, one of the islands, next week to pay homage to war victims of both sides. (Kyodo)

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is Karamon, the main gate of Toshogu Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). On both sides of the gate, surrounding the main shrine, is a 160m-long carved sukibei (transparent wall). Behind the gate stands the main worship hall.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐108‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). On both sides of the gate, surrounding the main shrine, is a 160m-long carved sukibei (transparent wall).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number91‐22‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Karamon is the main gate of Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The gate was painted white with kofun and embellished with carvings of dragons. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings) and consists of 27 figures carved from one zelkova tree in four rows. The people in front of the gate are wearing the costumes of the Toshogu Festival.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number87‐20‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). On both sides of the gate, surrounding the main shrine, is a 160m-long carved sukibei (transparent wall).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐38‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Karamon is the official gate to the main shrine at Toshogu. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The carvings on the upper portion of the gate read Shuntei Choken-no-gi ( Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). Someone is standing inside the gate. The building behind it is the Hall of Worship.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐39‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). On both sides of the gate, surrounding the main shrine, is a 160m-long carved sukibei (transparent wall).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐44‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The gate was painted white with kofun and embellished with parquetry, rosewood, and ebony carvings of dragons. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings) and consists of 27 figures carved from one zelkova tree in four rows.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐38‐0]

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The Karamon Gate and the haiden (sanctuary),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). On both sides of the gate, surrounding the main shrine, is a 160m-long carved sukibei (transparent wall).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number71‐7‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The gate was painted white with kofun and embellished with parquetry, rosewood, and ebony carvings of dragons. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings) and consists of 27 figures carved from one zelkova tree in four rows.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐28‐0]

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The Karamon Gate and the haiden (sanctuary),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). On both sides of the gate, surrounding the main shrine, is a 160m-long carved sukibei (transparent wall).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐7‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The gate was painted white with kofun and embellished with parquetry, rosewood, and ebony carvings of dragons. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings) and consists of 27 figures carved from one zelkova tree in four rows.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐45‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). On both sides of the gate, surrounding the main shrine, is a 160m-long carved sukibei (transparent wall).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐35‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Karamon, the main gate at Toshogu, was used only by high-ranking government officials and feudal lords granted permission to meet the shogun directly. The gate was covered in white kofun paint, and its pillars were embellished with engravings of dragons. The upper portion of the gate has an inscription reading Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings) and features 27 figures in four rows carved from one zelkova tree.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐31‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The gate was painted white with kofun and embellished with parquetry, rosewood, and ebony carvings of dragons. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings) and consists of 27 figures carved from one zelkova tree in four rows.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐23‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Karamon is the main gate of Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The gate was painted white with kofun and embellished with carvings of dragons. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings) and consists of 27 figures carved from one zelkova tree in four rows. The people in front of the gate are wearing the costumes of the Toshogu Festival.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐2‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Karamon is the official gate to the main shrine at Toshogu. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The carvings on the upper portion of the gate read Shuntei Choken-no-gi ( Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). Someone is standing inside the gate. The building behind it is the Hall of Worship.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number50‐38‐0]

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The Karamon Gate and the haiden (sanctuary),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Karamon, the main gate of Toshogu, and the Hall of Worship are seen on the right. During the Edo Period, the gate was used only by high-ranking government officials and feudal lords granted permission to meet the shogun directly. The plaque on the upper portion of the gate reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). The 160m sukibei wall is decorated with carvings and runs along both sides of Karamon, surrounding the main shrine.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number50‐28‐0]

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R), alongside Crown Princess Kiko, bows after thanking Emperor Naruhito (L) in a ceremony called "Choken no gi" at the Matsu no Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2020. The crown prince was formally declared first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne earlier in the day. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a ceremony called "Choken no gi" at the Matsu no Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2020. During the ceremony, the imperial couple thanked Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako following the formal declaration earlier in the day of the crown prince as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a ceremony called "Choken no gi" at the Matsu no Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2020. During the ceremony, the imperial couple thanked Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako following the formal declaration earlier in the day of the crown prince as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Nov. 8, 2020, attend a ceremony called "Choken no gi" at the Matsu no Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. During the ceremony, Crown Prince Fumihito thanked the imperial couple following the formal declaration earlier in the day of him as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R), alongside Crown Princess Kiko, thanks Empress Masako (L) in a ceremony called "Choken no gi" at the Matsu no Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2020. Emperor Naruhito is seen sitting. The crown prince was formally declared first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne earlier in the day. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R), alongside Crown Princess Kiko, thanks Emperor Naruhito (L) in a ceremony called "Choken no gi" at the Matsu no Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2020. The crown prince was formally declared first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne earlier in the day. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R), alongside Crown Princess Kiko, thanks Emperor Naruhito (L) in a ceremony called "Choken no gi" at the Matsu no Ma stateroom of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2020. The crown prince was formally declared first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne earlier in the day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

(From front) New Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito and his wife Crown Princess Kiko enter the "Matsu no Ma" stateroom in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 1, 2019, for the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

(From front) New Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito and his wife Crown Princess Kiko enter the "Matsu no Ma" stateroom in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 1, 2019, for the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (on dais) attend the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 1, 2019, at which he delivered his first speech after his ascension to the throne. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers his first speech after his ascension to the throne on May 1, 2019, speaking before the heads of the government, legislature and judiciary, at the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. His wife, Empress Masako, can be seen in the background. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks as representative of the general public before new Japanese Emperor Naruhito during the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony on May 1, 2019. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito (on dais) delivers his first speech after his ascension to the throne on May 1, 2019, speaking before the heads of the government, legislature and judiciary, at the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks as representative of the general public before new Japanese Emperor Naruhito during the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony on May 1, 2019. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks as representative of the general public before new Japanese Emperor Naruhito during the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony on May 1, 2019. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako exit the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony at the Imperial Palace on May 1, 2019, at which he delivered his first speech after his ascension to the throne. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers his first speech after his ascension to the throne on May 1, 2019, speaking before the heads of the government, legislature and judiciary, at the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. His wife, Empress Masako, can be seen in the background. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony at the Imperial Palace on May 1, 2019, at which he delivered his first speech after his ascension to the throne. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers his first speech after his ascension to the throne on May 1, 2019, speaking before the heads of the government, legislature and judiciary, at the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. Standing next to him is his wife, Empress Masako. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers his first speech after his ascension to the throne on May 1, 2019, speaking before the heads of the government, legislature and judiciary, at the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. His wife, Empress Masako, can be seen in the background. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers his first speech after his ascension to the throne on May 1, 2019, speaking before the heads of the government, legislature and judiciary, at the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. His wife, Empress Masako, can be seen in the background. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers his first speech after his ascension to the throne on May 1, 2019, speaking before the heads of the government, legislature and judiciary, at the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new era under Emperor Naruhito

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers his first speech after his ascension to the throne on May 1, 2019, speaking before the heads of the government, legislature and judiciary, at the "Sokui go Choken no gi" ceremony. Standing next to him is his wife, Empress Masako. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo