Updated: Dec. 26, 2016 at 10:07 AM

Japan's emperor celebrates his 83rd birthday (16 images)

Japan's Emperor Akihito celebrated his 83rd birthday during a greeting at the East Plaza, Imperial Palace in Tokyo on December 23, 2016.

Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) waves to well-wishers during his Majesty's 83rd birthday greeting at the East Plaza, Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on December 23, 2016. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers during his Majesty's 83rd birthday greeting at the East Plaza, Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on December 23, 2016. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers during his Majesty's 83rd birthday greeting at the East Plaza, Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on December 23, 2016. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers during his Majesty's 83rd birthday greeting at the East Plaza, Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on December 23, 2016. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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