Japanese Emperor Naruhito (4th L, top) gives a speech from a balcony during a New Year greeting event at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L), Empress Masako (C), and Princess Aiko wave to the crowd from a balcony during a New Year greeting event at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)