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Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading

The Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading is held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, with Japanese Emperor Naruhito (at desk, L), Empress Masako (at desk, R) and other members of the imperial family in attendance.

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Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading

The Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading is held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, with Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family in attendance.

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Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family enter the Matsu-no-Ma state room at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to attend the Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading on Jan. 14, 2026.

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Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family enter the Matsu-no-Ma state room at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to attend the Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading on Jan. 14, 2026.

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New Year lecture for imperial family

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, L), Empress Masako (C, R) and other imperial family members listen to a scholar's New Year lecture at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year lecture for imperial family

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako listen to a scholar's New Year lecture at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New year lectures for imperial family

Japanese Prince Hisahito (C), nephew of Emperor Naruhito and the only son of Crown Prince Fumihito, attends the Imperial New Year's Lectures by scholars at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, alongside Princess Kako and Crown Princess Kiko (far R). (Pool photo)

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New year lectures for imperial family

(From L) Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their only child Princess Aiko listen to a scholar during the Imperial New Year's Lectures at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New year lectures for imperial family

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other imperial family members listen to a scholar during the Imperial New Year's Lectures at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New year lectures for imperial family

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L), Empress Masako (C) and other imperial family members enter the Matsu-no-Ma stateroom at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for the Imperial New Year's Lectures by scholars on Jan. 9, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year greeting event at Japan's Imperial Palace

People cross a bridge at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 2, 2026, for a New Year greeting event at which Japanese Emperor Naruhito and other imperial family members will appear on the palace's balcony.

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New Year greeting event at Japan's Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter Princess Aiko wave to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New Year greeting event on Jan. 2, 2026.

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New Year greeting event at Japan's Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New Year greeting event on Jan. 2, 2026.

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New Year greeting event at Japan's Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New Year greeting event on Jan. 2, 2026. Standing next to him is Empress Masako.

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New Year greeting event at Japan's Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (C) and their daughter Princess Aiko (3rd from R) wave to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New Year greeting event on Jan. 2, 2026. Also attending are Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from L), Crown Princess Kiko (far L), their daughter Princess Kako (2nd from R) and their son Prince Hisahito.

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New Year greeting event at Japan's Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New Year greeting event on Jan. 2, 2026.

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New Year greeting event at Japan's Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New Year greeting event on Jan. 2, 2026.

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New Year's Day for imperial family

Japanese Princess Aiko waves as she visits the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2026, to meet with former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko for New Year greetings. (Pool photo)

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New Year's Day for imperial family

Japanese Princess Aiko waves as she visits the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2026, to meet with former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko for New Year greetings. (Pool photo)

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New Year ceremony attended by Japan's imperial family

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

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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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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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Japanese Princess Kako turns 31

Japanese Princess Kako, Emperor Naruhito's niece, waves on her way to meet the emperor at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2025, her 31st birthday.

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Japanese Princess Kako turns 31

Japanese Princess Kako, Emperor Naruhito's niece, waves on her way to meet the emperor at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2025, her 31st birthday.

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Luncheon at Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) smiles during a luncheon with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Luncheon at Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) smiles during a luncheon with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Luncheon at Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) chats with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) during a luncheon at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan's former emperor turns 92

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to meet with former Emperor Akihito on Dec. 23, 2025, to celebrate his 92nd birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japan's former emperor turns 92

Japanese Princess Aiko, only daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, visits the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to meet with former Emperor Akihito on Dec. 23, 2025, to celebrate his 92nd birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japan's former emperor turns 92

Japan's Empress Masako visits the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to meet with former Emperor Akihito on Dec. 23, 2025, to celebrate his 92nd birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japan's former emperor turns 92

Japan's Emperor Naruhito visits the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to meet with former Emperor Akihito on Dec. 23, 2025, to celebrate his 92nd birthday. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R), Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (far R) visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial family watches Nutcracker

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (4th from R), Empress Masako (3rd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (2nd from R) arrive at the New National Theatre in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, to watch the Nutcracker ballet performance. (Pool photo)

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Kazakhstan's president in Tokyo

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (back, 2nd from R) attends a luncheon hosted by Japanese Emperor Naruhito (back, R) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Kazakhstan's president in Tokyo

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (R) prepares to attend a luncheon hosted by Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Kazakhstan's president in Tokyo

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (R) meets with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Kazakhstan's president in Tokyo

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (R) meets with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Kazakhstan's president in Tokyo

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (4th from R) attends a luncheon hosted by Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, with Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from L) also in attendance. (Pool photo)

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Kazakhstan's president in Tokyo

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (L) is welcomed by Japan's Emperor Naruhito upon his arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Aiko visits imperial graveyard

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the mausoleum of Empress Kojun, her great-grandmother and wife of Emperor Showa, at the Musashi imperial graveyard in Hachioji, western Tokyo, on Dec. 3, 2025, following her first official overseas trip to Laos the previous month. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Aiko visits imperial graveyard

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the mausoleum of Emperor Showa, her great-grandfather, at the Musashi imperial graveyard in Hachioji, western Tokyo, on Dec. 3, 2025, following her first official overseas trip to Laos the previous month. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Aiko visits imperial graveyard

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the mausoleum of Emperor Showa, her great-grandfather, at the Musashi imperial graveyard in Hachioji, western Tokyo, on Dec. 3, 2025, following her first official overseas trip to Laos the previous month. (Pool photo)

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CORRECTED: Japanese Princess Aiko visits imperial graveyard

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the mausoleum of Empress Kojun, her great-grandmother and wife of Emperor Showa, at the Musashi imperial graveyard in Hachioji, western Tokyo, on Dec. 3, 2025, following her first official overseas trip to Laos the previous month. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with disabled awardees

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by Empress Masako, speaks in front of disabled people at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2025, after they received awards from the health minister for their contribution to society. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with disabled awardees

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako meet with disabled people at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2025, after they received awards from the health minister for their contribution to society. (Pool photo)