THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
January 2, 2026 at 16:52 JST
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, handle craft items marking the Year of the Horse in 2026. (Provided by Imperial Household Agency)
Emperor Naruhito, joined by Empress Masako and other imperial family members, greeted well-wishers from the balcony of the Imperial Palace on Jan. 2 and offered words of encouragement for the new year. [Read More]
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