In his speech, the emperor expressed concern for those still facing difficulties due to last year’s major natural disasters.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo ...

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Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members of the imperial ...

Emperor Naruhito, joined by Empress Masako and other imperial family members, greeted well-wishers from the balcony of the ...

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

The emperor does not have political power in Japan, but holds symbolic significance. He and his family are advocates for ...

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other Imperial Family members appeared before visitors from the general public for New Year's greetings at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. Imperial Family ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family are waving to a crowd of flag-waving New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial ...

TOKYO - Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members of the ...

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The New Year's Greetings ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday, the first day of 2026, with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako receiving greetings from Prime Minister Sanae ...