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Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko wave to the crowd at a Rugby World Cup game in Tokyo on Nov 1. Image: REUTERS file
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Emperor Emeritus Akihito turns 86

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Happy birthday to his majesty.

The former emperor like his son are an example to take because they always speak heartily about peace and the benefit of the nation.

Especially their local politicians should listen to them.

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O-tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu, Emperor Emeritus Akihito! Wishing you many more to come!

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Di nor get the day off, Real bummer holiday

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Happy Birthday Tenno Heika!

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Tanjoubi Omedeto Joko!

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Should've kept his birthday as a holiday

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Happy Birthday.

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A lot of places are closed today. I think the memo hasn't fully gotten out yet.

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Happy Birthday.

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