Akihito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne in 1989, and China repeatedly invited him to visit. In 1991 ... It would be unwise for us to jump at such an opportunity. When the emperor’s capacity ...
China repeatedly requested that Emperor Akihito visit after he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne in 1989. Diplomatic documents released by the Foreign Ministry on Dec. 20 stated that on Dec. 17 ...