The Emperor and Empress started a four-day visit Tuesday to Mie Prefecture to worship at Ise Shrine and visit a college and other facilities — just as the Crown Princess is expected to give birth to her first baby any day now.
According to the Imperial Household Agency, the trip will not be cut short even if the Crown Princess gives birth while they are away from Tokyo.
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