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.

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,

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito is making an emotional statement!On Thursday, January 2, the Japanese Royal Family made an appearance on their balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where they greeted a happy New Year to the well-wishers.

Arrangements are being made for Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Hiroshima and other domestic war-related sites n

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

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.

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