Amid New Year tragedies and political turmoil, we believe that Japan has the strength to transform trials into stepping stones toward greater heights in 2024.
After releasing their New Year message, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako expressed their deep concern and sympathy to those affected by the earthquakes.
With great brush strokes of the kanji '翔' (soar), calligraphy artist Shoko Kanazawa sent power and hope to reach new heights from Tokyo to the world.