THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
February 23, 2020 at 11:55 JST
Emperor Naruhito gives a news conference at the Akasaka Imperial Residence on Feb. 21, two days before his 60th birthday. (Pool)
Marking his 60th birthday and his first since ascending the throne in May, Emperor Naruhito vowed to perform his official duties as a symbol of Japan as stipulated under the Constitution. [Read More]
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