Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New Year greeting event on Jan. 2, 2025.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his family waved from a balcony window to throngs of New Year's well-wishers, some shouting, "Banzai," which means "long live," while others waved small paper Japanese flags,

Emperor Naruhito offered greetings Thursday in his New Year's address, expressing hope for a peaceful year while voicing concern for

Japan's Emperor Naruhito said he is praying for the happiness of people in Japan and the world in his first New Year's greetings in two years.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope that people will work together to overcome challenges such as natural disasters and risi

Amidst cheers of 'banzai,' Japan's Emperor Naruhito offered hopes for peace and resilience while addressing natural disasters and historical reflections. His New Year message emphasized unity and world peace,

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about how the Japanese Emperor spends the first days of the New Year.Question: The･･･

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted New Year’s well-wishers who gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Thursday morning. (AP Video by Mayuko Ono)

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday, chanting “banzai… long live” while waving small paper Japanese flags.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito waves with Empress Masako to well-wishers from the balcony during a public appearance for New Year's Day with his imperial families at Imperial Palace, Thursday, Jan. 2 ...

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai ...

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