Chōwaden Reception Hall

Members of the Japanese imperial family stand behind bulletproof glass on the veranda of the Chōwaden Reception Hall when appearing before the public.

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.

Crowds can often be seen waving Japanese flags 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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