Japanese Royal family makes New Year appearance in Tokyo
Former Japanese emperor Akihito, former empress Michiko, Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, their daughter Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and their daughter Princess Kako appear before well-wishers during the traditional New Year's greeting ceremony by Japan's royal family at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 2, 2023. PHILIP FONG/Pool via REUTERS