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President of Haiti

On 7th December, HIM Emperor Akihito and HIM Empress Michiko met with HE Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly, President of the Republic of Haiti and the first lady at Imperial Residence.

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Kyoto Visit

On 3rd December, HIM Emperor Akihito and HIM Empress Michiko visited Kyoto Prefecture. Their Majesties firstly visited Mashuin Temple in Kyoto City. Manshuin Temple is famous for the beautiful colored leaves.

On 4th December, Their Majesties the Mausoleums of Meiji Emperor and Shoken Empress in Kyoto CIty. This year is the 100th anniversary of Meiji Emperor's death.