Japan’s Emperor Akihito on Tuesday delivered his traditional New Year address with tens of thousands of well-wishers flocking to the Imperial Palace for one of the last such occasions before he abdicates next year.

Emperor Akihito delivered the address in which he said he's praying for the happiness of Japanese people and the rest of the world.

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