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| Emperor Akihito. Photo credit: Zimbio |
Here are Emperor Akihito’s thoughts in the coming of New
Year 2016:
As last year was the 70th anniversary of the end of World
War II, it was a year in which many of us spent much time thinking about the
war. In welcoming the new year, I would like to renew my prayer for peace both
for our country and our people.
It will soon be five years since the Great East Japan
Earthquake, and it pains me to think that there are still people who cannot
return to the places they used to live and those who must endure the hardships
of living in temporary housing. I hope that these people will take good care of
their health through the cold winter, and that further progress will be made in
the recovery of the afflicted areas.
Our country Japan is indeed blessed with beautiful nature,
but at the same time, we are prone to natural disasters. It is my sincere hope
that each and every Japanese cultivate an awareness of disaster prevention and
continue to look out for each other and be prepared to protect themselves at
all times.
May the new year bring happiness to the people of our
country and the people around the world.
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