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The Wedding That Broke Centuries of Tradition

In 1959 breaking over 2600 years of tradition Japan's Crown Prince Akihito married a non-royal bride. The wedding was broadcast live on television and marked a turning point in Japanese society. Millions watched at home while hundreds of thousands lined the streets of Tokyo on the wedding day. Shiegeo Suzuki a former Director of Tokyo Broadcasting System oversaw the live broadcast.

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