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Taiwan TV show apologises for Emperor parody
A Taiwanese TV comedy programme has apologised after it featured a sketch involving a parody of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
The skit, which appeared on CTiTV's The People's Biggest Party show, was broadcast last week (March 31st) and made light of a visit by the Emperor and Empress to an earthquake relief shelter.
Right-wing groups were outraged by the flippant depiction of the Emperor, who is held in high regard among many Japanese.
Furthermore, the host of Japanese media organisation Channel Sakura and a handful of his supporters staged a protest outside Taiwan's de-facto embassy in Tokyo, the Associated Press reported.
The offending scenes included making fun of the Emperor kneeling and standing again while meeting disaster victims, and the empress, as played by a male actor, commenting humorously on the presence of radiation.
CTiTV said on Tuesday (April 4th) on its website that the sketch meant no harm, but that because it had caused offence, apologies had been issued.
Written by Mark Smith
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The skit, which appeared on CTiTV's The People's Biggest Party show, was broadcast last week (March 31st) and made light of a visit by the Emperor and Empress to an earthquake relief shelter.
Right-wing groups were outraged by the flippant depiction of the Emperor, who is held in high regard among many Japanese.
Furthermore, the host of Japanese media organisation Channel Sakura and a handful of his supporters staged a protest outside Taiwan's de-facto embassy in Tokyo, the Associated Press reported.
The offending scenes included making fun of the Emperor kneeling and standing again while meeting disaster victims, and the empress, as played by a male actor, commenting humorously on the presence of radiation.
CTiTV said on Tuesday (April 4th) on its website that the sketch meant no harm, but that because it had caused offence, apologies had been issued.
Written by Mark Smith
Related news stories:
Emperor Akihito turns 78 and praises Japanese spirit (23rd December 2011)
Crown Prince urges Emperor Akihito to 'reduce burden' (24th February 2012)
Emperor Akihito arrives at hospital for heart surgery (17th February 2012)
Japan sends more aid to typhoon-hit Taiwan (20th August 2009)
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