Reiwa's first New Year general saga "Pray for the happiness of our country and the world" January 2nd 11:59

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On the second day of the New Year, the first New Year General Saga in Reiwa was held at the Imperial Palace, and the Emperor thought about the people affected by the disaster last year and said, "Pray for the happiness of our people and the world. Masuru ".

Tokyo was calm on the 2nd, and many people gathered at the main gate of the Imperial Palace before the opening. For this reason, the gate was opened at 9:10 am, 20 minutes ahead of schedule, and the waiting people headed for the palace through the double bridge.

The Emperor and Empress, together with the Emperor and his wife and the Imperial Family, including the Emperor's No. 1 Emperor Akishino, stand on the veranda of the palace three times in the morning and wave their hands with smiles to the visitors. I was answered.

His Majesty the Emperor said, "I am glad to celebrate with the new year and everyone, but on the other hand, I am thinking about many people who are still struggling with the typhoon and heavy rains of last year. I hope this year will be a peaceful and peaceful year without any disaster. At the beginning of the year, I wish the happiness of our people and the people of the world. "

It is the first time that the Majesties and the Emperor and his wife have appeared in public at the same time since the succession of the Imperial Throne.

According to the Imperial Household Agency, more than 55,000 people visited Saga by 11:30 am

In the afternoon, the Majesties will be standing on the veranda with Mrs. and Mrs. Akishino and their eldest daughters, Mako and their second daughter, Yoshiko.