Chōwaden Reception Hall
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Members of the Japanese imperial family stand behind bulletproof glassScript error: No such module "Unsubst". 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.
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