Japanese Royals Celebrate 50th Anniversary

And in Tokyo today, the emperor and empress of Japan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The empress was the first commoner to marry into the Japanese imperial household. This milestone has sparked a wave of nostalgia about the early days of the couple's marriage. Michiko's modern style was a major factor in her popularity. The young woman dubbed "Mitchy" became a fashion icon and a symbol of a new Japan. At the Imperial Palace the couple received celebration messages from government officials including Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso. [Emperor Akihito, Celebrating 50th Anniversary]: "I'm overwhelmed by all the warm messages we've received from everyone especially at times like this, when people's lives are deeply affected by the economic turmoil." [Empress Michiko, Celebrating 50th Anniverary]: "It's almost like a dream that I'm here today next to the Emperor celebrating our 50th anniversary." The Empress was the eldest daughter of a wealthy flour company executive. She first met the crown prince at a tennis tournament. The golden anniversary celebrations, including a tea party with 100 other golden couples are expected to continue all day. The couple married in 1959, in a ceremony watched by millions of Japanese on TV.

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[mc0558]

God bless both of them!

[minchulity]

Empress Michiko is very softspoken and incredibly graceful. God bless the Emperor and the Empress!

[HenshinHotties]

@minchulity I could not have said it better myself

[StarChhetri]

what is the king for for hundreds of thousands Bhutanese who are living all across the globe?