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Japanese emperor’s birthday wish is for a brighter future after year of Covid-19 pandemic | South China Morning Post

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito said his birthday wishes include hopes for a “bright future” as the country’s coronavirus inoculation programme gets under way. Speaking to reporters four days before his 61st birthday on February 23, 2021, the emperor also expressed condolences to those who have lost family members and fri…

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