Emperor Hirohito Handshakes Emperor Puyi of Manchukuo 26 June 1940

Emperor Hirohito Handshakes Emperor Puyi of Manchukuo 26 June 1940

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Japanese Emperor Hirohito shakes hands with Emperor Puyi (era name Kangde) of the puppet state Manchukuo at Tokyo Station on June 26, 1940. Various royals and dignitaries were present for his arrival on the platform. Puyi, the last emperor of China, was exiled from Beijing in 1924. He was re-enthroned after Japan's invasion of Manchuria.
日本語: 裕仁天皇と溥儀天皇の握手、東京駅(1940年6月26日)。

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26/06/1940
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