That's because the Imperial Palace is home to the Emperor of Japan and his immediate family. And before that, it was the residence for some of Japan's most important figures, including Emperor ...

In the afternoon, the Emperor and Empress received congratulatory greetings from foreign ambassadors to Japan ... the Imperial family will greet the public at the Imperial Palace, a New Year ...

Notably, this marks the first major update since 2010, highlighting the contrast between Japan’s technological ... A 360-degree virtual tour of the Imperial Palace offers a rare opportunity ...