General New Year's visit to the Imperial Palace
His Majesty wishes the people peace and tranquility
January 2, 2014, Tokyo, Japan - Emperor Akihito, left, and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers with other members of the royal family from the balcony of the Imperial Palace during a New Year's public appearance in Tokyo on Thursday, January 2, 2014. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) AYF -ks-