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Mutsuhito (1852-1912) Emperor of Japan from 1867. Photographing the Mikado (Emperor) was forbidden. (Photo by Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty Images)

Mutsuhito (1852-1912) Emperor of Japan from 1867. Photographing the Mikado (Emperor) was forbidden. (Photo by Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty Images)