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ENTHRONEMENT

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 6, 2020
Japan’s fragile monarchy
Whereby there are presently only two viable heirs to Japan's imperial throne, it's easy to understand the fragility of the imperial line.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 4, 2020
Kyoto governor sued over attendance at emperor's succession ritual
The plaintiffs claim Gov. Takatoshi Nishiwaki should return around u00a5390,000 ($3,700) as his actions ran counter to the separation of religion and state.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2020
Emperor Naruhito upholds tradition and searches for role in first year of reign
The imperial couple have been receiving updates on the virus crisis from medical experts, including a private lecture at the palace on April 10.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 28, 2020
Events related to Emperor Naruhito's enthronement completed
Events and rites related to the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito on May 1 last year came to an end on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 2, 2020
Emperor Naruhito expresses hope for peaceful year in first New Year's greeting
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko also greeted well-wishers, making their first public appearance with the emperor since last year's succession.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 30, 2019
Government asked that new imperial name come from 'Manyoshu' just nine days before announcement
The government asked the literary scholar who proposed "Reiwa" as the current era name to come up with a candidate from the "Manyoshu," Japan's oldest known poetry anthology, just nine days before the name was to be announced, according to sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2019
'Daijokyu' halls at Imperial Palace, used for enthronement rites, drew over 780,000 visitors in 18 days
The Daijokyu halls, where imperial enthronement-related rites were performed last month, drew 782,081 visitors during the 18 days between Nov. 21 and Sunday when the site was open to the public.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2019
Car used in Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade goes on display in Tokyo
Gearheads and imperial family enthusiasts got a close-up look Thursday at a specially built car that carried Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in a parade earlier this month to commemorate the emperor's enthronement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 22, 2019
Japan's emperor and empress mark end of enthronement ceremonies at Ise shrine
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the Grand Shrines of Ise in Mie Prefecture on Friday to mark the completion of two major rites signifying the emperor's enthronement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2019
Public funding of religious Daijosai ceremony draws flak
The government's decision to finance the Daijosai ceremony with state funds draws criticism from experts, who claim the move was taken with undue speed in order to avoid reigniting controversy over the Constitution.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2019
Idol group Arashi sing at festival held to mark emperor's enthronement
Popular all-male idol group Arashi sang at a national festival Saturday to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, with the event attended by the imperial couple.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2019
Emperor's enthronement parade inspiring wedding dresses and tours
Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade on Sunday has inspired a number of products and services, ranging from wedding packages offering the same style of dress expected to be worn by Empress Masako to tours of the route.
EDITORIALS
Oct 27, 2019
Are government pardons still relevant?
Whether the granting of uniform pardons on the occasion of major national events is appropriate under the current legal system should be subject to public discussion.
EDITORIALS
Oct 26, 2019
It's time to discuss succession
Now that the enthronement ceremony is behind us, there is no reason to keep pushing back public discussions on succession issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2019
To preserve Japan's male imperial line, conservative lawmakers eye restoration of former imperial branches
A conservative group in the ruling party finalized a proposal to allow men from previously severed branches of the imperial family to rejoin so as to ensure a stable male succession.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2019
Many victims in areas of Japan hit by Typhoon Hagibis miss enthronement as cleanup continues
Many people living in areas hit by a powerful typhoon earlier this month were unable to watch the live broadcast of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony on Tuesday as they continued cleaning and repairs after the disaster.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 23, 2019
Three arrested at anti-imperial rallies in Tokyo protesting emperor's enthronement ceremony
Three people were arrested Tuesday as citizens opposed to the imperial system rallied in the upscale Ginza district of Tokyo and other areas, protesting the emperor's enthronement ceremony held at the Imperial Palace the same day, police said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019
Foreign nationals fascinated by emperor's enthronement ceremony
A number of foreigners visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday to take in the atmosphere of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony, despite tight security and bad weather, expressing fascination with Japan's centuries-old tradition.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 22, 2019
South Korea's Prime Minister tweets congratulatory message before attending enthronement ceremony
South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon tweeted a congratulatory message Tuesday before attending Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony, held before an audience of roughly 2,000 domestic and international guests.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019
Emperor Naruhito completes enthronement in ceremony rich with history and ritual
Sokui no Rei is one of the major events in a series of ceremonies and rites scheduled throughout the year following Emperor Naruhito's accession.

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