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Kona man brought to tears meeting Emperor Akihito

Kona man brought to tears meeting Emperor Akihito

Story by Bobby Command/Special to Hawaii247.com For a man with 91 years of life experiences, you’d think Tom Matsumoto would be hard to impress. But the Kona Acres resident received the thrill of his life when he was one of a select few to be able to shake the hand of the Emperor of Japan. […]

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Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko made two stops during their quick visit to the island on their way home, including receptions at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Parker Ranch's Smart residence.

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko of Japan visit the Big Island

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko made two stops during their quick visit to the island on their way home, including receptions at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Parker Ranch’s Smart residence.

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