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Canada's Governor General welcomes Japan's Imperial Couple

Empress Michiko of Japan is greeted by Marie-Eden Jean Lafond, daughter of Governor General Michaelle Jean and Jean-Daniel Lafond (left) at Rideau Hall on July 6, 2009. The Imperial Couple is visiting Canada to mark the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan. Rideau Hall is the official residence of all Governors General of Canada in Ottawa. (UPI Photo: Grace Chiu)

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