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...thanks, I guess.
What is the point of a monarchy if you have no power to be an effective monarch?
wanderlust
They have been invisible to the public for the best part of the year, apart from a couple of photos of a Covid lecture and an obscure ceremony. The Crown Prince has garnered much more publicity with news of his daughter's on-off marriage and his son's potential role as a future emperor.
They need to be seen to be doing something, to justify their relevance and expense, but it has to be safe, super-safe, or the IHA won't allow it.
dagon
Residents might ask the imperial family: Have any clout with Suga and that LDP?
How about asking them if some of that GoTo and financial bailout money came come our way?
Thoughts and prayers as always..