Japan emperor makes first public new year's appearance since 2020

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 02, 2023 11:49 am

TOKYO: Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Monday made his first public New Year's greetings since 2020, resuming an annual tradition with caution as the nation and the royal family gradually return to normalcy.

Naruhito, joined by Empress Masako, was scheduled to make six brief appearances throughout the day at a glass-covered balcony of the palace to express his wish for happiness for all.

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