The government is considering postponing the enthronement parade for Emperor Naruhito slated for Tuesday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday, apparently in consideration of the people hit by last week's powerful typhoon.
Abe made the comment during his visit to the town of Marumori, Miyagi Prefecture, which was severely damaged by Typhoon Hagibis.
A government source said the date is likely to be set for Nov. 10, much later than the alternative date of Oct. 26 in the event of inclement weather on Tuesday.