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▼ Japan Emperor Hopes For Peaceful 2026 In New Year's Address
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Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members of the imperial family joining him in greeting the public, including Prince Hisahito who appeared for the first time.
"I am concerned about the many people who are struggling with their lives in the wake of disasters, such as earthquakes, heavy rain, forest fires and massive snowfall, that occurred in various parts of the country last year," the emperor, standing behind glass on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, told the many well-wishers who had gathered to hear him speak.
The 65-year-old emperor said he hopes 2026 will be a "peaceful and good year" for everyone, also wishing for the "happiness of people in Japan and around the world."
Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew who is second-in-line to the Chrysanthemum Throne after his father Crown Prince Fumihito, completed his coming-of-age rites in September last year.
The emperor was also accompanied by his wife, Empress Masako, their only daughter, Princess Aiko, and his parents, former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko.
"I am concerned about the many people who are struggling with their lives in the wake of disasters, such as earthquakes, heavy rain, forest fires and massive snowfall, that occurred in various parts of the country last year," the emperor, standing behind glass on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, told the many well-wishers who had gathered to hear him speak.
The 65-year-old emperor said he hopes 2026 will be a "peaceful and good year" for everyone, also wishing for the "happiness of people in Japan and around the world."
Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew who is second-in-line to the Chrysanthemum Throne after his father Crown Prince Fumihito, completed his coming-of-age rites in September last year.
The emperor was also accompanied by his wife, Empress Masako, their only daughter, Princess Aiko, and his parents, former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko.
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