The actual birthday of Japan’s Emperor Akihito is on December 23, but Japanese ambassadors around the world tend to celebrate it somewhat earlier in the month.
PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN greets Ivory Coast Ambassador Vhangha Patrice Koffi, who is accompanied by his wife and daughters, after he presented his credentials.(photo credit: HAIM ZACH/GPO)ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
