A former security officer talks about the Emperor's Majesty studying abroad in Japan on October 21 at 17:37
The Emperor studied abroad at Oxford University in England for about two years from 1983 and studied water traffic on the River Thames.
In his book “With Thames”, the Emperor said, “I was able to gain a lot of experience that I could not express with a bite. Many of them have added to my way of life today. Needless to say. "
Roger Bacon (77), sent from the London Metropolitan Police Department for security, was watching this student life up close.
Over the course of about two years, I stayed next to the Emperor's room in the university dormitory, taking turns with a colleague and always accompanied me when I went out. It was a great teacher to know. "
According to Bacon, the Emperor enjoyed doing sports such as tennis and jogging and playing musical instruments, as well as doing laundry and shopping in between researches.
Also, from time to time, traditional British pubs were visited.
One of them is a small pub that was founded in 1242, about 5 minutes on foot from the university.
As for the situation at that time, Mr. Bacon said, “The Emperor took a turn at me to buy drinks at the counter and had a beer. I have also been told. "
The Emperor said that he was interested in restaurants other than pubs, so Bacon said, “I told you that I found a Jamaican restaurant in the suburbs. I was going to try the taste. ”I was very curious and was trying to know everything.
On top of that, Bacon said, “The Emperor was very sociable and was very pleased to meet and speak with many people. The two years I left in Oxford were life-changing experiences. Is n’t it? ”