New Year greetings

New Year greetings

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko and other members of Japan's imperial family wave to well-wishers as part of their New Year greetings at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 2, 2013.

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