TIME International, Feb. 20, 1995

Official Curtsy Why, the Japanese used to wonder, isn't our imperial family more like the Windsors? That was before the British royals became more famous for marital scandals than anything else. Yet despite her separation from Prince Charles, PRINCESS DIANA is still adored in Japan. During her first visit on her own there last week, admirers waved tiny Union Jacks, children at a health center warmed to her friendliness, and the Emperor and Empress gave her smiles and English tea at the Imperial Palace. Di even had a victory at home: her lawsuit against a gym owner who secretly photographed her...

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