Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito celebrates his 89th birthday

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko

Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito turned 89 today. On the occasion of the birthday, the Imperial Household Agency released new photos of the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita. The photos were taken on December 8 at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the Sento Imperial Residence on the Akasaka Estate to celebrate Emperor Emeritus Akihito's 89th birthday.

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