BBC: Japanese Emperor "deeply worried."

[AKDavy]

This just seemed ridiculous to me. I'm not sure why. Maybe the thought of the ruling class, if that's what the Japanese Emperor still is, suddenly deciding to say something in an effort to be relevant.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12755739

[Generic Other]

1. No it was good for him to do this

He may be a figurehead, but he is beloved by his people. His words are meant to bring comfort. That's all.

[Historic NY]

2. He is still the titular head of the country to do less would be heartless.

The 77-year-old - deeply respected by many Japanese - said: "I hope from the bottom of my heart that the people will, hand in hand, treat each other with compassion and overcome these difficult times."

Japan's titular head of state - who acceded to the throne in 1989 after the death of his father Hirohito - said he prayed that every victim would be saved.