Word: chrysanthemums
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...rite of investiture with the gold and purple Garter was neatly performed next day by the Duke of Gloucester, just below the well-turned knee of the Son of Heaven. A few hours later the Order of the Chrysanthemum was bestowed upon Prince Henry?tit for tat?by the owlishly spectacled Emperor...
...Tenno gazes upon once. Followed an imperial pilgrimage by Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako to the tombs and shrines of His Majesty's 123 imperial ancestors. Finally Their Majesties returned to Tokyo. There a military pageant and the review of the Grand Fleet preceded a joyous celebration and chrysanthemum party. Now begins the divine reign of the Tenno Hirohito which has been named Showa, meaning "enlightenment...
Rode forth the Tenno, clad as a Field Marshal, in his great Louis XIV enclosed carriage, emblazoned with the 16 petaled Imperial Chrysanthemum, surmounted by a great golden Phoenix-symbol of inextinguishable Radiance...
...Tenno would personally inform the Sun Goddess what had occurred and offer her with filial piety the sacred rice (boiled). Finally, with hearts uplifted and pure, Emperor and Empress will participate in three joyous Grand Banquets, visit the Shrines of the Imperial Ancestors, and lastly open the national Chrysanthemum Party, gayest fête of the Japanese year...
...Tokyo, Prince Regent Hirohito, who has ruled in his father's stead since 1921, presided over the chrysanthemum fete with his wife, the Crown Princess Nagako. He and his three brothers are strapping sportsmen, know not infirmities...