In Tokyo on 2 January, the inner grounds of the Imperial Palace are opened to the public, with thousands coming to pay their respects to the emperor and enjoy a closer peek at his palace than is possible during the rest of the year.
The emperor keeps the palace shut the rest of the year because he doesn't like company.
mnli hypothesis: The emperor keeps the palace shut the rest of the year because he doesn't like company. premise: In Tokyo on 2 January, the inner grounds of the Imperial Palace are opened to the public, with thousands coming to pay their respects to the emperor and enjoy a closer peek at his palace than is possible during the rest of the year.