The number of followers on the official Instagram account newly opened by the Imperial Household Agency exceeded 350,000 within the first day of operation. The Imperial Household Agency said, ``We would like to make every effort to disseminate information so that we can meet expectations.''
As part of its efforts to strengthen information dissemination, the Imperial Household Agency opened an official Instagram account and began disseminating information from midnight on the 1st.
This is the first time for the Imperial Household Agency to disseminate information via SNS, and the first day will feature the New Year's celebration held at the Imperial Palace on New Year's Day, the opening of the annual New Year's song ceremony, and the general public visit on the Emperor's birthday. We posted 19 posts about our activities along with images and videos.
The number of followers exceeded 350,000 as of midnight on the 2nd.
At a regular press conference on the 1st, Deputy Director-General of the Imperial Household Agency Takeichiro Kuroda said, ``We have renewed our desire to continue disseminating information so that we can meet their expectations. We would like to see your communications regarding this issue, so we will continue to make efforts."
The Imperial Household Agency will use its official Instagram account on the 2nd to broadcast information about Their Majesties' visit to the Noto Peninsula earthquake-affected areas on March 22nd.