Smile all the way through.
Since the Emperor must not touch the uncleanness,
he does not attend the funeral
except for the former emperor's funeral.
They broke it and attended.
Empress Masako always skipped official duties and religious ceremonies due to her physical condition,
but she went to England with a smile on her face.
It seems that miraculously her physical condition
has been adjusted in a short period of time.
Despite this, the Empress was absent from
the Royal banquet.
Emperor Naruhito tried to chat to anyone anywhere.
Even though it was a funeral,
they were smiling and looking happy.
The public at heart was embarrassed.
