Daily Life Around Tokyo's Imperial Palace

TOKYO, JAPAN - APRIL 09: A police officer stands in a ceremonial guard box as he guards the main ceremonial entrance to the Imperial Palace on April 9, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo's Imperial Palace was built on the site of the old Edo Castle which began construction in 1457 and is now the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. The Palace is expected to host a number of events during the abdication of Emperor Akihito, who is stepping down on April 30 due to ill health, and in ceremonies the following day during Prince Naruhitos accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)