New Year ceremony attended by Japan's imperial family

New Year ceremony attended by Japan's imperial family

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a New Year's ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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