Naruhito Promotes Peace During New Year Greeting

Naruhito and the imperial family greeted thousands of well-wishers at the Tokyo Imperial Palace on Friday for the first New Year appearance since 2023.The event follows the 2024 cancellation caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and features the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II as a central theme.Naruhito called for international dialogue and mutual understanding while relatives including Aiko and Hisahito joined him amid ongoing succession debates.