Japan Watch: Japanese emperor ascends to throne in centuries-old ceremony Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state. 22/10/2019
no comment Japan's new emperor performs first ritual since accession to throne Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Wednesday performed a Shinto ritual at the Imperial Palace to report to imperial family gods the plans for the main ceremonies of his succession later this year. 08/05/2019
