Tokyo: Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito, whose ascension was formalised earlier on Wednesday, gave his first address and expressed hope for happiness and world peace during his era. Naruhito, became emperor at midnight on Tuesday when the new imperial era Reiwa began in Japan, however he then took part in a ceremony that formalised his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne, the BBC reported.
The Kenji-to-Shokei-no-gi or Ceremony for Inheriting the Imperial Regalia and Seals began at 10.15 a.m. Female royals were not allowed to be there so Empress Masako, Emperor Naruhito’s wife, was not present. Naruhito symbolically received two objects — a sword and a gem — which are passed down through generations of emperors and are seen as the symbols of imperial power. The new Reiwa era — which means order and harmony — will last throughout Naruhito’s reign. (IANS)
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