Japanese Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 2, 2013. Japan's Emperor Akihito and his family greeted well-wishers in customary New Year public appearances.
{"Image ImageDescription": "Japanese Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 2, 2013. Japan's Emperor Akihito and his family greeted well-wishers in customary New Year public appearances. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI        (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2013 AFP"}