Emperor Naruhito new year public greeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 2: Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko appear on the palace balcony to greet well-wishers during the New Yearâs general public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan on January 2, 2026. Thousands of people gathered to offer New Year wishes as the Imperial Familyâs annual seasonal event drew large crowds. (Photo by David Mareuil/Anadolu via Getty Images)