The 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne
More than 30,000 people attended the National Celebration
November 12, 2009, Tokyo, Japan - People wave paper lanterns in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday, November 12, 2009, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the coronation of Emperor Akihito. More than 30,000 people gathered around the palace for the parade, a concert and other events marking Akihito's ascent to the world's oldest hereditary throne. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-