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Imperial couple enjoys traditional equestrianism on palace ground

Horsemen perform a game of "dakyu," or ancient Japanese polo, during a viewing of traditional equestrianism hosted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at an Imperial Palace hippodrome in Tokyo on May 30, 2015. The event was part of celebrations for the imperial couple having reached the "sanju" age of 80 years -- the emperor in 2013 and the empress in 2014. (Pool photo by Mainichi Shimbun) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Emperor, empress enjoy traditional equestrianism on palace ground

Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko enjoy traditional Japanese horsemanship on the Imperial Palace ground in Tokyo on May 30, 2015. The viewing was part of celebrations for the imperial couple having reached the "sanju" age of 80 years -- the emperor in 2013 and the empress in 2014. (Pool photo by Mainichi Shimbun) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jan Tops

Global Champions founder Jan Tops attends a news conference on Show jumping Prague PlayOffs in Prague, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. The Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018 will be held on December 13-16 at O2 Arena. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Ales Opatrny

Rider Ales Opatrny attends a news conference on Show jumping Prague PlayOffs in Prague, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. The Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018 will be held on December 13-16 at O2 Arena. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Jan Tops

Global Champions founder Jan Tops attends a news conference on Show jumping Prague PlayOffs in Prague, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. The Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018 will be held on December 13-16 at O2 Arena. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Jan Tops, Ales Opatrny

Global Champions founder Jan Tops, left, and rider Ales Opatrny attend a news conference on Show jumping Prague PlayOffs in Prague, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. The Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018 will be held on December 13-16 at O2 Arena. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Jan Tops, Ales Opatrny

Global Champions founder Jan Tops, left, and rider Ales Opatrny attend a news conference on Show jumping Prague PlayOffs in Prague, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. The Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018 will be held on December 13-16 at O2 Arena. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Prague O2 Arena, Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018, preparation

The Prague O2 Arena is preparing for the world's biggest showjumping series - Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018, on December 10, 2018, in Prague, Czech Republic. The PlayOffs will be held from December 13 to December 16. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

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Prague O2 Arena, Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018, preparation

The Prague O2 Arena is preparing for the world's biggest showjumping series - Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018, on December 10, 2018, in Prague, Czech Republic. The PlayOffs will be held from December 13 to December 16. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

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Prague O2 Arena, Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018, preparation

The Prague O2 Arena is preparing for the world's biggest showjumping series - Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018, on December 10, 2018, in Prague, Czech Republic. The PlayOffs will be held from December 13 to December 16. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

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Prague O2 Arena, Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018, preparation

The Prague O2 Arena is preparing for the world's biggest showjumping series - Global Champions Prague PlayOffs 2018, on December 10, 2018, in Prague, Czech Republic. The PlayOffs will be held from December 13 to December 16. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

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(1)"Baron" Nishi

TOKYO, Japan - "Baron" Takeichi Nishi, who is portrayed by Tsuyoshi Ihara in the film "Letters From Iwo Jima", wins a gold medal in equestrianism at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The photo was taken in 1932. (Kyodo)

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(2)"Baron" Nishi

TOKYO, Japan - File photo of "Baron" Takeichi Nishi who won a gold medal in equestrianism at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The photo was taken Sept. 8, 1932. (Kyodo)

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(3)"Baron" Nishi

TOKYO, Japan - File photo of "Baron" Takeichi Nishi who won a gold medal in equestrianism at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The photo was taken Sept. 8, 1932. (Kyodo)