TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Emperor Naruhito, on the occasion of his 61st birthday on Tuesday, said he felt thankful for the "perseverance and strength of the people" in Japan in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic and expressed appreciation for medical professionals who have toiled through it.
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Emperor feels grateful for strength of Japan people over pandemic
'I look forward to a bright future', he says
Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako in this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency. © Kyodo
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