Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Sanae posted today (February 23): "Today is the Emperor's birthday. A ceremony of celebration was held at the palace, followed by a banquet, and I attended and offered my greetings. It is said that the river cherry blossoms in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace are currently at their best viewing period, while plum blossoms and camellias are in full bloom, and the shoots of winter heliotrope have also begun to sprout. Today's weather is warm, and with the spring atmosphere everywhere, we are welcoming the Emperor's birthday. I sincerely wish the Emperor and Empress both good health and smooth sailing, and the prosperity of the imperial family."
Additionally, starting from tomorrow, the parliamentary hearing week will officially begin. I will return to my residence from the palace and fully prepare before facing the hearings for several consecutive days."
Comment: For Japanese right-wingers, the imperial system is a core spiritual totem, and it is also a political tool used by figures like Takahashi Sanae to package tradition, unite conservative forces, blur war responsibilities, and strengthen the imperial history view. They deliberately elevate the status of the Emperor, which essentially aims to solidify their right-wing historical perception and national identity, paving the way for constitutional revision and military expansion; after Takahashi Sanae publicly expressed respect on the Emperor's birthday, she immediately shifted to preparing for the parliamentary hearings, which is a clear indication of binding the imperial ceremony with political agendas, and pushing forward her hardline approach with the posture of right-wing orthodoxy.
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