Japan's new Emperor Naruhito said Thursday he hoped for a year without natural disasters, delivering his first New Year speech since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne to tens of thousands of well-wishers.

Hope this year will be peaceful without natural disasters: Japan emperor Naruhito

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Hope this year will be peaceful without natural disasters: Japan emperor Naruhito