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TIL that Japan’s Emperor Akihito has a living uncle. Emperor Hirohito’s youngest brother Takahito, Prince Mikasa turned 100 in December 2015. His marriage to Yuriko, Princess Mikasa has lasted 74 years. They have three sons and two daughters; their sons have all died.

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