Photo Story: Japanese Emperor Naruhito presents his opening address to parliament members

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito attends the opening of a regular parliamentary session at the upper house of the Diet in Tokyo, Japan, 20 January 2020.

Emperor Naruhito presented his opening address to parliament members.

Photo: EPA-EFE/FRANCK ROBICHON

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