THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
January 2, 2021 at 14:45 JST
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, converse at their Tokyo residence behind an "akabeko" red cow folkcraft figure from the Aizu district of Fukushima Prefecture. (Provided by Imperial Household Agency)
Emperor Naruhito delivered a video message for the first time to address the nation and mark the new year by saying he prayed that 2021 will prove to be a sea change in the COVID-19 crisis so everyone's lives can move forward. [Read More]
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