Japan's Emperor Naruhito made his first official public appearance on Saturday after his enthronement earlier this week, with over 140,000 well-wishers flocking to the Imperial Palace to celebrate.

Here is a photo collection of the event.

(Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako)

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(Emperor Naruhito alongside Empress Masako and his younger brother Crown Prince Fumihito)

(Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, 2nd from right, Princess Mako, far left and Princess Kako)

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(Crowds of people flock to the Imperial Palace.)

(People led by Imperial Guard officers walk through the Imperial Palace.)[Getty/Kyodo]

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(Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows crowds of people flocking to the Imperial Palace.)

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