| On January 1, 2018, traditional 2018 New Year ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace. Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko, Princess Mako and other members of the imperial family attended the New Year ceremony. In addition to that, on January 1, The Imperial Household Agency released new official photos of Japanese imperial family as in the beginning of every year. |
