Emperor, empress visit quake-hit Kumamoto Pref. Japan s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako talk on Sept. 30, 2026, with people in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake in late July. (Pool photo) A14AA0005629472P

Emperor, empress visit quake-hit Kumamoto Pref. Japan s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako talk on Sept. 30, 2026, with people in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake in late July. (Pool photo) A14AA0005629472P

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Recording Date: Sep 30, 2026

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Emperor, empress visit quake-hit Kumamoto Pref. Japan s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako talk on Sept. 30, 2026, with people in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake in late July. (Pool photo) A14AA0005629472P

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