Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers during the imperial family's new year greetings in Tokyo on January 2, 2015. Tens of thousands came out to hear the emperor's annual speech and see the royal family at the Imperial Palace. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP via Getty Images)
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