Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Emperor Akihito addresses Japanese people

Emperor Akihito addressed the Japanese people earlier today.  This was the first time that the Emperor spoke in a televised address, according to the Imperial Household Agency.  The speech was pre-recorded. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/world/asia/17search.html?_r=1&hp

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8385868/Japan-earthquake-Emperor-Akihitos-exceptional-speech.html

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