| On the occasion of the new year, The Imperial Household Agency released official portraits of Japanese Imperial Family on January 1, 2019. Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Princess Aiko, Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko, Princess Mako, Princess Kako and Prince Hisahito got together in the reception hall of the Imperial Palace for the traditional new year photoshoot. The photos were taken on December 3. The Imperial Household Agency also released Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko' waka poems. |
