So yesterday was a very, very important day in Japan!
Yes, it was the current Emperor's birthday!
明仁 or Akihito is the current Emperor of Japan. He was born on December 23th of 1933 and is now 82 years old.
His Majesty (how he's commonly refered to), was the eldest son of the late Emperor Shōwa, and his reign started officially on January 7th of 1989.
The Emperor's birthday is always a national holiday, and on this day the doors to the Imperial Palace are open where the Emperor and his Empress Michiko make a public appearance with several other family members and everyone congratulates the Emperor on this special day.
(Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on her 75th birthday)
Only on this date and on January 2nd may the general population enter the Imperial Palace, it beig restricted on every other day of the year.
Well hope you liked this small piece of information, see you guys later and happy holidays to you all!
Nana
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