| On May 4, 2019, Japan's new Emperor Naruhito and new Empress Masako greeted the people from the veranda of the Imperial Palace by making a total of six appearances on the veranda, every hour from around 10 am Japan time. Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Mako, Princess Kako, Princess Tomohito and other members of the Imperial Family accompanied the Emperor and the Empress. Emperor Naruhito addressed the people for the first time since his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne. As of May 1, the Reiwa era started in Japan, and people across the country celebrated the historic event in all manner of ways. |
