Birthday ceremony

Congrats.

Now let's play dodgeball!

皇帝, お誕生日おめでとう御座います

Koutei, omedetou gozaimasu!

Imperial majesty, happy birthday!

皇帝, お誕生日おめでとう御座います

Koutei, otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu!

Imperial majesty, happy birthday!

It does look like they had loads of fun :)

btw, does anybody knows why the Japanese government likes those penguin suits?

Even though they are all masked, vaccinated, and have the best medical care available, they still gotta social distance and act like the pandemic has just started. Meanwhile in America, I didn't see a single mask or any social distancing at the All-Star Game where they brought in all kinds of retired aging vets, even a guy with aids.

Big deal! Cake and ice cream with the candles and party favors would suffice.

I would not wish being a member of the imperial family on my worst enemy.

Judging by the photo, it's not very celebratory. Maybe after the photographers left, they broke out the champagne and disco ball.

Man,fun times indeed.

Those penguin suits look absolutely ridiculous.

Nothing 'imperial' about that room.

Many happy returns of the day. Emperor Naruhito.

As soon as the press are dispersed, out comes the cake and all break into "Happy birthday"

There ain't no party like an Emperor party! That's some wild stuff going on in there! Craaaaazy!!