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World Service,08 Apr 2016,9 mins

A Japanese Royal Wedding

Witness History

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In a challenge to centuries of tradition Japan's Crown Prince Akihito married a non-royal bride on April 10th 1959. The wedding marked a turning point in Japanese society. This is a Made in Manchester production. Photo: Crown Prince Akihito and his bride Princess Michiko. Credit: Associated Press.

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