Banzai! Japan marks emperor’s ascension to throne with centuries-old ritual
22 October 2019 - 08:58
Tokyo — Japan completed the months-long coronation of Emperor Naruhito in an elaborate ceremony in Tokyo, as assembled global royalty and political leaders looked on.
Clad in layers of intricately patterned silk, Naruhito and his consort, Empress Masako, assumed their seats in a ritual at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday. The emperor and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave speeches at the formalities, at which about 180 countries were represented...
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