On Monday, Japan's Emperor Naruhito delivered his first in-person New Year's message to the public since the start of the pandemic
delivered on Monday a New Year’s message to the public at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. It was the first time the annual tradition was held in person since 2020, after the event was put on hold during the pandemic.
“I am sure you have suffered numerous hardships over these nearly three years due to the spread of the novel coronavirus and other issues,” the 62-year-old Emperor said from a balcony to about 1,500 well-wishers, who had been selected in a lottery, gathered below, accordingThe Japanese royals have moved many of their activitiesduring the pandemic. The 2021 and 2022 New Year’s messages were delivered via video to prevent the spread of the virus.
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