Have a good trip

Just once I'd like to see them give each other a hug before the crown prince goes on a trip. Even the emperor and empress show affection for each other in public by holding hands while they are walking. I wonder what sort of an empress Masako will be.

In all the years that we have been married, my wife has never once bowed to me.

In all the years that we have been married, my wife has never once bowed to me.

yeah mine either. I think we were duped

I think we were duped

I'm sure your wives now know they didn't get a prince. Perhaps they were duped?

So gender equality remains far and distant in Japan.

So sad.

I get the impression they are sharing some kind of private joke here. Bowing and receiving a bow for the camera, they can't (and won't) hide their smiles.

Just leave them alone for Pete's sake. Husband and wife saying goodbye should be a private moment.