Empress Michiko
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SPIN METER: Did Obama grovel?...leader. FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2009, photo U.S. President Barack Obama bows as he is greeted by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, not pictured, upon arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Obama's awkward encounter with... In this article: Barack Obama, Akihito, State Department, United States, Hirohito, Japan, Richard Nixon, and Empress Michiko |
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Telegraph.co.uk - Top ten stories | 5 days ago
Barack Obama criticised for 'treasonous' bow to Japanese emperor
...as "treasonous". Published: 11:18AM GMT 16 Nov 2009 President Barack Obama is greeted by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Photo: REUTERS At over six feet tall, the US...
In this article: Barack Obama, United States, Bill Clinton, Akihito, Islam, Second World War, The Washington Times, and Drudge Report
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Huffington Post | 7 days ago
Obama Bows In Japan To Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Read More: Asia, Bill Clinton, Bow, Clinton, Dick Cheney, Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Japan, Michiko, Obama Bows In Japan Video, Obama Bows Japan, Obama Bows To Abdullah, Obama Bows To Japanese Emperor, President Obama, Saudi King,...
In this article: Akihito, Japan, Dick Cheney, Tokyo, and Bill Clinton
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BBC News | November 12, 2009
Japanese 'should learn from war'
...many lessons. We will not lose our habit of congratulating together those who reach the venerable ages of 90, 100, or more Empress Michiko "I am rather worried that past history may be gradually forgotten," he said at a news conference...
In this article: Akihito, Japan, Hirohito, Yukio Hatoyama, Democratic Party, China, Korea, Asia, and Tokyo
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Charlotte Observer | November 12, 2009
Japanese cheer emperor's 20th year on throne
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrive at the National Theater in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a ceremony in commemoration of the 20th...
In this article: Akihito, Hirohito, Tokyo, Japan, World War II, Yukio Hatoyama, and Buddhist
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AP Online | November 12, 2009
Japan's emperor marks 20th anniversary on throne
...politicians who made the major decisions that set the country's disastrous course. Over the past 20 years, Akihito and his wife, Empress Michiko, have grown quietly into their roles as ceremonial symbols of the nation, a definition of the...
In this article: Akihito, Japan, Yukio Hatoyama, Hirohito, World War II, Tokyo, Cancer, Manchuria, and South Korea
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Reuters | November 11, 2009
FACTBOX-Obama has busy itinerary on whirlwind Asian tour
...Asia and reaffirm the strength of Washington's alliance with Japan. Later in the day, Obama will meet with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. NOV 14-15 - SINGAPORE Obama travels to Singapore the evening of Nov. 14. On Nov. 15, he...
In this article: Barack Obama, Hu Jintao, United States, Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, White House, Seoul, and Washington
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Reuters | November 11, 2009
Japan emperor says history vital as past haunts Asia
...that past history may be gradually forgotten," he said at a news conference at Tokyo's Imperial Palace with his wife of 50 years, Empress Michiko. "I think it is important to thoroughly know past historical facts and to prepare for the...
In this article: Japan, Hirohito, Akihito, Asia, World War Two, Democracy, World War One, Democratic Party, and Liberal Democratic Party
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Michiko, Empress of Japan, (born October 20, 1934) formerly Michiko Shōda and later the Crown Princess of Japan (April 10, 1959 to January 7, 1989), is the wife and consort of the reigning Emperor of Japan, HIM Emperor Akihito. She was the first commoner to marry into the Japanese imperial family. As crown princess and later as empress, she has become the most visible and widely travelled imperial consort in Japanese history. Her full title is Her Imperial Majesty The Empress of Japan.
- Birth Date:
- October 20, 1934
- Birthplace:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Spouse:
- Emperor Akihito
- Mother:
- Fumiko Soejima
- Father:
- Hidesaburo Shoda
- Title:
- Empress consort of Japan
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