the greetings of the public on the Emperor's 73rd birthday, in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan, 2006.

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Emperor Akihito of Japan and his family receive the greetings of the public on the Emperor's 73rd birthday, in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006.

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