Emperor Akihito's address on the one-year anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake has been making waves in Japan after it was apparently censored on television networks for its direct reference to the nuclear disaster. more ›

This picture you see on the right taken during President Hu Jintao's meeting with Emperor Akihito during his trip to Japan (just before the earthquake struck) appeared on the front page of the May 9 edition of Jiefang Daily 《解放日报》[screenshot here just in case]. As you can see, President Hu is talking to the Emperor and Mrs Hu is talking to the Empress. Take a careful look. Do you see what's there coming out from under the First Lady's chair? more ›