
National | Emperor's Enthronement Oct 22, 2019
With Emperor Naruhito's enthronement, traditional styles adapt to changing times
by Sayuri Daimon
Emperor Naruhito will formally declare his ascension as Japan's 126th monarch in front of about 2,000 leaders and representatives from over 170 countries and regions at the Imperial Palace on Tuesday. The Sokuirei Seiden no Gi (enthronement ceremony) will represent the old tradition that has ...