Centenarian Japanese prince who loved dancing and hated war laid to rest


  • World
  • Friday, 04 Nov 2016

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Emperor Akihito's uncle, Prince Mikasa, who served in China during World War Two and criticized the war waged in his older brother's name, was laid to rest on Friday in solemn ceremonies attended by royals, the premier and other mourners.

Mikasa's death at the age of 100 - the oldest Japanese royal in recorded history - leaves just four heirs to the Chrysanthemum throne.

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