Japan’s imperial family don masks but no tiaras during the family’s New Year reception

The imperial family of Japan have started 2021 with a low-key reception in tune with the state of the country following the coronavirus pandemic.  Emperor Naruhito, 60 and Empress Masako, 57, took part in the New Year’s Reception in Tokyo, along with 12 other members of the imperial royal family and 230 guests.  Attendees included … Read more