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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Outside the Palace Courts


edo castle in tokyo
guardhouse in edo castle

This beautiful traditional Japanese architecture greets you at the gate of the Imperial Palace. Every year, during Emeperor Akihito's birthday on December 23, the palace gates are opened to the public and the emperor makes a public appearance.