The Emperor's Anniversary

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Japan's Emperor Akihito, left, speaks to the media as Empress Michiko looks on during a news conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2009, marked 20 years on the Japanese throne Nov. 12, 2009 with tens of thousands of well-wishers lining the streets of Tokyo to celebrate.

Author: CBS News Staff

Credit: AP

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