His Majesty the Emperor "Pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country" New Year celebration ceremony January 1, 11:56
On the first day of Reiwa, the New Year's celebration was held at the Imperial Palace, and His Majesty the Emperor greeted the New Year with "Pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country."
The “New Year Celebration Ceremony” is a ceremony in which the Emperor receives the New Year's celebration at the beginning of the year with the Empress, the Imperial Family, the Prime Minister, the chairs and members of the House of Representatives and foreign ambassadors stationed in Japan.
At the Matsumae in the Imperial Palace and palace, the Emperor and Empress embarked on a ceremony at 11 o'clock in the morning, together with the Imperial Family, including the Emperor Emeritus Akishinomiya, the first-ranking throne.
First, on behalf of the members of the House of Representatives who attended, Speakers of the House of Representatives Oshima and Speakers of the House of Councilors Shandong each greeted the New Year.
In response, His Majesty the Emperor stated, "I wish for the happiness of the people and the development of the country at the beginning of the year."
Their Majesties were also greeted by Prime Minister Abe, Ministers and the Supreme Court Secretary in the morning.
In the afternoon, greetings will be received from foreign ambassadors in Japan.