Strict security checks are conducted before entering the imperial palace
A long line of people walking to the main entrance of the Imperial Palace
Nijubashi Bridge and Fushimi Yagura Keep
Fushimi Yagura Keep
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Strict security checks are conducted before entering the imperial palace
A long line of people walking to the main entrance of the Imperial Palace
Nijubashi Bridge and Fushimi Yagura Keep
Fushimi Yagura Keep
| Chowaden Hall is the largest building of the Imperial Palace and is used mainly for official state ceremonies and is known as a place the emperor and other members of the Imperial family appear two times a year before the general public at the balcony on the occasions of the emperor's birthday and on January 2 Ippan Sanga (Open visit to the Imperial Palace to congratulate the royal family). |
