Japan's Emperor Akihito (centre L) and Empress Michiko (centre R) wave to wellwishers with Crown Prince Naruhito (7th L) and Crown Princess Masako (6th L) and other royal family members during a public appearance for a New Year celebration at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo January 2, 2009. Royal family members are Princess Takamado (3rd L), her daughters Princess Noriko (L), Princess Tsuguko (L), Prince and Princess Hitachi (5th L and 4th L), Masako, Naruhito, Akihito, Michiko, Prince Akishino (4th R), his wife Princess Kiko (3rd R), Prince and Princess Mikasa (2nd R and R). REUTERS/Issei Kato (JAPAN)