THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
January 2, 2021 at 14:45 JST
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako deliver a video message to mark the New Year. (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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