20,000 visit Imperial Palace for emperor's 65th birthday.

Over 20,000 people celebrated Emperor Naruhito's 65th birthday at the Imperial Palace, where he wished for peace and offered sympathy.

So check it out, the Imperial Palace in Tokyo threw a big bash for Emperor Naruhito's 65th birthday, and guess what? Over 20,000 people showed up! Now that's how you celebrate, right? The emperor stepped up to the crowd, wishing everyone a peaceful spring.

But hold up, he didn’t stop there. He also sent out some serious love to those folks dealing with the tough times due to that heavy snow. The man knows how to connect with his people. Talk about being the real MVP!

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