First speech of the new Japan emperor Naruhito
It was a highly anticipated moment in Japan. Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako appeared on the balcony of the Tokyo Imperial Palace in front of a cheering crowd of tens of thousands of people. All wanted to attend the first public address of the new 59-year-old monarch. According to the national television, 50,000 people gathered in front of the entrance of the palace before the first of six appearances of the royal family that will punctuate the day. On the signs a message in the shape of a wish: "long life to his majesty the emperor". "I pray for your health and happiness, and I sincerely hope that our country, hand in hand with foreign countries, will seek world peace and further development," said Naruhito............ Read the full article