TOKYO - Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday refrained from commenting directly on the debate on securing an adequate number of imperial family members, but in a rare remark expressed hope that a solution can be reached that "gains the understanding of the people."
Speaking at a press conference at the Imperial Palace ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium, the emperor said the fundamental principle of the imperial family is "to share the joys and sorrows of the people."
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