Japan Monarchy New Year’s Public Appearance

January 2, 2020

Japan's former Empress Michiko, former Emperor Akihito, his son and current Japanese Emperor Naruhito, and Empress Masako (L-R) greet well-wishers through a bullet-proof glass from a balcony during their New Year's public appearance at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo, Japan, 02 January 2020. It was Naruhito's first New Year address to the nation since his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne. EPA-Jiji Press