Editor's Note:
A ceremony to celebrate the New Year was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on January 1, 2019. The family photos were also released with Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko and other family members reunite together.
(Photos: VCG)
Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko and other members of Japan's imperial family attend the New Year's ceremony at the Imperial Palace. Photo: VCG 
The Japanese royal family gather for a family photo to celebrate 2019. The imperial family members pictured are (front left to right) Crown Princess Masako, Crown Prince Naruhito, Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, and (back left to right) Princess Mako, Princess Aiko, Prince Hisahito and Princess Kako. Photo: VCG
