A Japanese Royal Wedding
Apr 8, 2016 ·
9m 1s
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In a challenge to centuries of tradition Japan's Crown Prince Akihito married a non-royal bride on April 10th 1959. The wedding marked a turning point in Japanese society. This is...
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In a challenge to centuries of tradition Japan's Crown Prince Akihito married a non-royal bride on April 10th 1959. The wedding marked a turning point in Japanese society.
This is a Made in Manchester production.
Photo: Crown Prince Akihito and his bride Princess Michiko. Credit: Associated Press.
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This is a Made in Manchester production.
Photo: Crown Prince Akihito and his bride Princess Michiko. Credit: Associated Press.
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