Chōwaden Reception Hall
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The Chōwaden Reception Hall (長和殿, Chōwaden) is the largest building of the Tokyo Imperial Palace located in Tokyo, Japan. It is where the Japanese emperor and other members of the Japanese imperial family appear every new year and for the emperor's birthday.[1][2] It is also where some official state ceremonies and functions are held.[3]
Members of the Japanese imperial family stand behind bulletproof glass[citation needed] on the veranda of the Chōwaden Reception Hall when appearing before the public.[1] It is customary for the emperor to address the people who assemble in the Kyūden Tōtei Plaza in front of the building on January 2 (the day after New Year's Day) and February 23 (Emperor Naruhito's birthday) of each year.[1][2] Crowds can often be seen waving Japanese flags[4] and shouting "Banzai" on such occasions.
At one end of the Chōwaden Reception Hall is the Kitakuruma-yose entrance for visiting dignitaries.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Agency, The Japan Times (2025-02-24). "Fostering cordial ties abroad, supporting people at home". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ a b Press, Jiji (2025-02-23). "People Celebrate Japan Emperor's 65th Birthday at Palace (Update2)". japannews.yomiuri.co.jp. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Outline of each wing and building in the Imperial Palace - The Imperial Household Agency". www.kunaicho.go.jp. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Visit of the General Public to the Imperial Palace after the Accession to the Throne". The Imperial Household Agency. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
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