(Baonghean.vn) - Empress Michiko Shoda is famous worldwide as the first commoner to become the empress of Japan and has a fairy tale love story with Emperor Akihito. On the occasion of the visit to Vietnam of Emperor Akihito and the empress from February 28 to March 3, 2017. Let's review with Nghe An Newspaper the impressive images in her life.
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| Empress Michiko Shoda was born on October 20, 1934. She is the eldest daughter of businessman Hidesabuto and Fumiko Shoda. The photo shows Empress Michiko Shoda's family when she was a child. |
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| Although Michiko was born into a commoner family, her family was wealthy and powerful. Her father was an industrialist and he always knew how to lead the family to happiness. Michiko also had an older brother, a younger brother and a younger sister. From a young age, Michiko was raised to be an educated, independent and kind woman. She studied at the University of Tokyo and earned a bachelor of arts degree in English Literature. |
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| The Shoda family is well-known in the fields of business and academia. Notably, two members of the Shoda family have received the Order of Cultural Merit, the King's highest award for scholars and artists. |
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| In 1959, Crown Prince Akihito, who later became Emperor of Japan, announced his choice of Michiko Shoda as his bride. |
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| Crown Prince Akihito's decision not only broke with royal tradition by choosing his own spouse, but also became the first emperor to marry a commoner in Japan's modern history. |
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| Emperor Showa was the one who brought together Crown Prince Akihito and the young girl Michiko. After more than a month of careful consideration, the Emperor officially announced: "As long as the Crown Prince likes it, it doesn't matter if he is a commoner." |
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| The love story between Crown Prince Akihito and Michiko Shoda began with their love of playing tennis. Pictured is Empress Michiko Shoda at her graduation ceremony. |
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| When he was young, as the heir to the Japanese Imperial Family, every move of Crown Prince Akihito received great attention from the people of this country, especially regarding the important matter of marriage. On April 10, 1959, the wedding ceremony of Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko took place in an atmosphere of joy for the people of the whole country. |
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| In 1989, Crown Prince Akihito ascended the throne and became the 125th emperor of Japan after the death of Emperor Hirohito (Emperor Showa). |
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| Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko Shoda have three children: Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince Fumihito and Princess Sayako. |
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| Until now, on weekends, if they have time, the King and Queen still play tennis together - the sport that helped them become husband and wife. |
Kim Ngoc
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