Today on New Year's Day, His Majesty the Emperor sent a video message on New Year's Day to express his feelings for those facing the new coronavirus.
His Majesty the Emperor's New Year's video message was released by the Imperial Household Agency at 5:30 am, as the New Year's general public touring was not held to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
At the beginning, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress each gave a New Year's greetings.
Then, after His Majesty the Emperor expressed his feelings of being close to the victims of the heavy rain disaster in July last year and those who lost their families due to the new coronavirus, the efforts and hardships of many people including medical personnel in the corona sickness. Thank you for your support.
And, "Our daily life has changed a lot. We are worried about people who are in difficult situations for various reasons, such as losing their jobs or homes, or falling into loneliness. Was continued.
After that, His Majesty the Emperor said that every time human beings were hit by plagues and natural disasters, they had overcome the challenges with unity and patience. "Now, in this difficult situation, people have a firm hope for the future. I believe that the day when I can live with peace of mind will surely come in the not too distant future, and I sincerely hope that everyone will help each other with compassion and support, and move forward. "
He said, "I am looking forward to the day when the infectious disease has subsided and I will be able to meet you again. I sincerely hope that this year will be a year in which you can walk with hope." It was.
At the end of the video message, the Empress also added, "This winter has been hit by severe cold and heavy snow from early on. I hope you all take good care of yourself."
It was the first time that Her Majesty the Emperor and Empress spoke in a video message to the public, and most of the nearly seven-minute message was a statement of their thoughts on those facing the new coronavirus. ..
The thoughts contained in the video message of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
His Majesty's New Year's video message reiterated his consistent desire for the people to "unify and overcome the hardships."
According to his aides, His Majesty the Emperor wanted to make it look like he was talking directly to each and every one of the people, and he kept looking at the camera from beginning to end without paying attention to the prepared text.
In addition, since it was decided by Their Majesties that the Empress would be added to the video message, the Empress and other royal family members would be lined up along with the Emperor at the New Year's General Public Towel, so you can see that they are lined up. It's because I want to show it.