| On January 1, 2019, traditional 2019 New Year ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko of Akishino, Princess Mako, Princess Kako and other members of the imperial family attended the New Year's ceremony. (Crown Princess Masako attended the greeting ceremony from the heads of government for the first time after a period of 16 years). |
