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. The Imperial family, from left to right are Crown Prince Naruhito, Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko.

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