| This plaza is located in front of Chowaden Hall of the Imperial Palace. On the occasion of New Yearfs Day (January 2) and the Emperorfs Birthday (December 23), Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress and other members of the Imperial Family stand on a balcony temporarily installed outside the corridor of Chowaden Hall and receive the greetings of the people gathered in the plaza, to whom His Majesty the Emperor delivers an address. |