TOKYO -- Emperor Naruhito on Saturday made his first public appearance since his succession, greeting the tens of thousands of people who gathered at the Imperial Palace for an event that was initially scheduled for October.
Japan's Reiwa era
Japanese Emperor Naruhito greets thousands in public debut
Imperial Palace holds event five months early in light of nation's celebratory mood
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to the thousands of people who gathered at the Imperial Palace on May 4. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
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