Japan's Princess Mako attends a ceremony to commemorate the death of Emperor Showa.

The Tokyo Fire Department held its annual New Year ceremony without any spectators.

12 people participate in a winter purification ritual at a temple in Hyogo Prefecture.

A 208.4kg tuna fetches nearly 20.8 million yen at Toyosu Market's first auction of the year.

The Imperial Household Agency releases videos of the imperial family in units.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wish people a happy New Year in a video message.

An annual fire ritual takes place at Naritasan Shinshoji temple to wrap up the year.

Fewer passengers are seen at Tokyo Station’s Shinkansen platforms as people are refraining from traveling amid the sprea...

Princess Kako turns 26 on December 29, with no celebrations scheduled on her birthday.

A reclining Buddha in Fukuoka Prefecture gets an annual year-end dusting.