Family photos of the Japanese Imperial Family, released in conjunction with New Year celebration by the Imperial Household Agency.
Japanese Imperial Family - (sitting from left) Crown Princess Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Prince Akishino, Prince Hisahito, Princess Akishino;
(standing from left) Princess Kako and Princess Mako
The Japanese monarchy is the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in the world still in existence. [More info on Wikipedia]