Emperor Akihito Of Japan Celebrated His 82nd Birthday

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers with Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino, Prince Kiko, Princess Mako and Princess Kako from the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on December 23, 2015. Thousands of people gathered at the palace to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 82nd birthday. The Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in the Japanese calendar celebrated on 23 December of each year. The date is determined by the reigning Emperor's birthdate. Emperor Akihito was born on 23 December 1933.