General New Year's visit to the Imperial Palace
His Majesty wishes the people peace and tranquility
January 2, 2015, Tokyo, Japan - Emperor Akihito 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 Friday, January 2, 2015. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)