I drove downtown from my work to have a quick lunch with a friend. Couldn't park at my usual place...many streets closed, no parking to be found. So I parked a bit further and walked past the university. There were lot's of people standing in the row, police everywhere. So I peaked trough and lo and behold...Japanese emperor with his wife walking around towards the building together with our own royal family.
Just like that.
He's on a official visit for Carolous Linnaeus 300 year birthday. Lot's of japanese people were watching.
I don't know much about Japanese emperor but my understanding is that it's quite hard to see him in persona even if you live in Japan. It feels quite unusual to be able to get a peek just like that.
Pic from a local magazine:
