On the occasion of the new year, the Imperial Household Agency has released new photos of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, former Emperor Akihito, former Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako and Prince Hisahito. At the beginning of each new year, Japanese Imperial Family releases family photos. Just like last year, the Imperial family could not get together due to the pandemic. The photos were taken on different dates.