Japan's Imperial Family Makes New Year Appearance
TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 02: Princess Akiko of Mikasa, Princess Nobuko of Mikasa, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, Empress Emerita Michiko, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Fumihito of Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino, Princess Kako of Akishino, Princess Hisako of Takamado and Princess Tsuguko of Takamado wave during the New Year's appearance by the Japanese royal family at the Imperial Palace on January 2, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. The event was held for the first time in three years, following a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tomohiro Ohsumi/Pool via REUTERS