Emperor's 1998 visit to Britain seen as 'conciliatory' amid POW protests

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Dec 8, 2025 - 15:08

Emperor's 1998 visit to Britain seen as 'conciliatory' amid POW protests

LONDON (Kyodo) -- Britain viewed Emperor Akihito's first state visit to Britain in 1998 as "conciliatory" despite fierce protests by former Far East p

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