Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted 2021 New Year reception

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Mako, Princess Kako and other members of Japanese imperial family attended a scaled-down New Year’s reception held for ambassadors to Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The royal ladies did not wear tiaras in consideration of people’s struggles amid the pandemic. The reception is held each year traditionally at the beginning of new year.