National Nov 16, 2019
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.
National 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. The festival was held at the Imperial Palace Plaza in central Tokyo during the afternoon, beginning with a procession ...
National 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. Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, which has ties to the ...
Editorials Oct 27, 2019
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
Now that the enthronement ceremony is behind us, there is no reason to keep pushing back public discussions on succession issues.
National Oct 24, 2019
Emperor Naruhito hosts tea party to thank foreign royals for attending enthronement
Emperor Naruhito hosted a tea party Wednesday at his residence for royals from other countries, thanking them for celebrating his enthronement at a palace ceremony the day before. The emperor proclaimed his succession in a ritual-laden ceremony Tuesday at the Imperial Palace. He pledged to ...
National Oct 23, 2019
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.
National 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. Some who did manage to watch the ceremony reacted ...
National / 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. The three were arrested on suspicion of ...
National 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. "The ceremony should be a (point of) pride for the Japanese. ...
National / 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. "I congratulate the start of the Reiwa Era," he tweeted. Lee's visit to Japan comes amid a recent ...
National Oct 22, 2019
Emperor Naruhito completes enthronement in ceremony rich with history and ritual
by Sakura Murakami
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.