The garden party in autumn.

The garden party in autumn.
The garden party in Emperor-and-Empress-sponsored autumn was held.A place is the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Motoakasaka, Tokyo.Rain was regrettable.The distinguished-services persons of each field, such as a sport and art, gathered.About 1600 persons were present.The Beijing Olympic Games golden medalist and Satoshi Ishii talked with His Majesty the Emperor.He declared that the following Olympic Games did not aim.However, it denied to reporters.His talk was an unexpected happening.
The postscript of edit.Good morning.The postcard in mourning was made today.It is because the mother passed away.A New Year's card is not sent.It goes into mourning this year.