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Ambassador Okaniwa Ken makes his address during a reception to celebrate Emperor Naruhito's 64th birthday. Left, Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi. [X/@JapaninKenya]

On 23 February, Japan celebrated the 64th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito.

The Emperor's birthday is an important national holiday in Japan but is sometimes celebrated on different days in various parts of the world by the Embassy of Japan in these countries.

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