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April 29, 2011

Japan
A Time for Daffodils—But No Taxes, Please

Japan's Empress Michiko (top R) talks with evacuees as she visit an evacuation shelter in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, April 27, 2011. Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met and chatted with …

Japan’s Empress Michiko (top R) talks with evacuees as she visit an evacuation shelter in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, April 27, 2011. Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met and chatted with survivors of last month’s massive earthquake and tsunami on Wednesday, offering comfort and solace in a role that has helped keep the country’s ancient monarchy relevant in modern times.
Blog Post by Sheila A. Smith Asia Unbound