Emperor Naruhito on Sunday greeted thousands who gathered to celebrate his 65th birthday, joined by Empress Masako, their daughter Princess Aiko and other imperial family members, expressing hope for the people's happiness and good health.Ahead of his birthday, the emperor expressed hope at a press conference that the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II later this year would serve as an occasion to renew a pledge for peace.From a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sunday, he greeted and waved to a total of 18,000 well-wishers over three sessions, according to Imperial Househ…READ FULL ARTICLE