Japan Times 1921: Japan's heir sails today on what is epoch marking trip
Japan’s heir sails today on what is epoch marking trip In honor of the event, great preparations have been made both to give His Imperial Highness the greatest possible ovation by way of bon voyage and to ensure his perfect safety. His Imperial Highness, Prince Hirohito, the future Ruler of Japan, leaves his native shores today on what will be not only his first trip abroad but the first trip ever taken by any member of the Reigning House of Japan since the Empress Jingo crossed the channel in her invasion of Formosa. This morning, the Rising Sun banner will float before every doorway in Ja...
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