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Malaysian King Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, front left, walks with Emperor Akihito as Queen Haminah Hamidun and Empress Michiko walk behind during an official welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday. The Malaysian royal couple are on a five-day visit to Japan.

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The emperor looks dapper as always.

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I always love seeing photos of the Emperor. He has a special something about him. Reminds em of my grandpa or something.

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Cool! The Emperor is taller than the king!

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Nice colours on the ladies.

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I think in Malaysia, they use the term Sultan and not King.

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Its nice to be moving forward with a connection to the past, their pace is relevant but not obvious.

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Emperor: "Any update on Mariko Takeuchi?"

King Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah: (Looks at the Emperor incredulously, perturbed that he would raise the subject.)

Emperor: (Slaps the King on the bank) "I'm just joshin' ya!"

Both men laugh and light a cigar.

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He is a Sultan but when appointed as a King, we add Yang Dipertuan Agong before Sultan. this is His majesty 2nd tenure as Yang Dipertuan Agong.

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