Japan’s Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko Greet Guests Invited To Annual Autumn Garden Party He Hosted

Japan’s Emperor Akihito, left, flanked by Empress Michiko, greets guests at the annual autumn garden party in Tokyo Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. About 2,100 people were invited to the garden party hosted by the Emperor and Empress on Thursday.

Japan’s Emperor Akihito, left, flanked by Empress Michiko, along with Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, listen to the national anthem as they arrive for the annual autumn garden party in Tokyo Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. <AP Photo/Issei Kato, Pool>