Japan’s royal family attended a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.
Updated 10:30, 28-Jun-2018
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Japan's Princess Mako (L) and Princess Kako waved to about 47,000 well-wishers on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Japan's Princess Mako (L) and Princess Kako waved to about 47,000 well-wishers on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) waved to about 47,000 well-wishers on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) waved to about 47,000 well-wishers on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Japanese Crown Princess Masako and Crown Prince Naruhito waved to about 47,000 well-wishers on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Japanese Crown Princess Masako and Crown Prince Naruhito waved to about 47,000 well-wishers on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Japanese Crown Princess Masako, Crown Prince Naruhito, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (L-R) attended a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.

Japanese Crown Princess Masako, Crown Prince Naruhito, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (L-R) attended a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.

About 47,000 well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace where Emperor Akihito called for peace in his New Year's speech.

About 47,000 well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace where Emperor Akihito called for peace in his New Year's speech.