Birthday of the Emperor of Japan
Description:
Entrance gate: Niju-bashi is the main gate of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Gate to exit: Sakashita-mon, Kikyo-mon, Ote-mon, Hirakawa-mon, Kita-Hanebashi-mon.
Expected time for the release of the Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince with Princess and married couple Akishinomiya:
First exit: 10 hours, 20 minutes.
Second exit: 11 hours 05 minutes.
Third exit: 11 hours 40 minutes.
This is the official part of the celebration of the birthday of the living Emperor of Japan, Akihito. Everything is painted in great detail to exclude misunderstandings and unforeseen situations during the ritual of celebration. The imperial family faces the veranda of the palace and faces the Japanese, who came to see and greet their Emperor.
Under the incessant cries of greetings, against the background of a sea of flags with the coat of arms of Japan, the Emperor gives a short speech - words of gratitude to the people, wishes and words of blessing.
In the afternoon, from the first half for three hours, tables with writing supplies are installed on the territory of the Imperial Palace, and the gates are open to all who have come to write congratulations and wishes to the Emperor. The Japanese wish their Emperor many years of life and the same tireless activity for the sake of strengthening the national pride of Japan.
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This year, Emperor Akihito is 75 years old and, despite his age, he conducts active public activities, taking part in international forums, charity events, visiting abroad and receiving high guests in his country.
Interest in the imperial family in Japan is very high, and the attitude of the overwhelming majority of Japanese is favorable and enthusiastic. The media periodically delight the people, transmitting the news of the imperial dynasty. One of the last remarkable events, which did not leave indifferent any Japanese and gave a great economic effect, was the birth of the grandson of the Emperor, Prince Hisahito*, the long-awaited boy for the past 40 years.