Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers as he celebrates his 83rd birthday in Tokyo on Friday
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are seen with Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako
The Japanese royal family makes a public appearance on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
Well-wishers wave Japanese national flags outside the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday
People raise their hands as they shout \'banzai\', or cheer, in Tokyo on Friday
Well-wishers carrying flags are led by Imperial Guard officers as they celebrate the occasion
A well-wisher waves a Japanese national flag as Emperor Akihito celebrates his birthday
Princess Mako (left) and Princess Kako, daughters of Prince Akishino, appear before well-wishers
Emperor Akihito poses for a photo with Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace earlier this month
Emperor Akihito poses for a photo with Empress Michiko at a garden of the Imperial Palace