Calling Gergen-San

"Actually, the new palace will have only 62 rooms, and only 17 are for ((the royal couple's)) private use."

-- MEMBER OF THE JAPANESE IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD ANSWERING CRITICS WHO SAY THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS ARE SQUANDERING PUBLIC MONEY ON A NEW 100-ROOM PALACE

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