Japan: New emperor formally proclaims enthronement in a grand ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed throne on Tuesday, October 22, in a grand ceremony. His rule as king officially began in month of May this year after abdication of his far, Emperor Akihito due to old and deteriorating health conditions. re was a grand ceremony on Tuesday following old rituals, with dignitaries from over 180 nations present according to foreign media reports.  ceremony called 'Sokui Rei' was held on Tuesday at Imperial Palace in Tokyo where Naruhito officially anunced his accession to Chrysanmum throne to rest of world. 

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ceremony of Enthronement

59-year-old emperor in ceremony declared "I pledge hereby that I shall act according to Constitution and fulfil my responsibility as symbol of State and of unity of people of Japan, while always wishing for happiness of people and peace of world, turning my thoughts to people and standing by m", as reported by international media.

In front of around 2000 people present over re, "I sincerely hope that our country, through our people's wisdom and unceasing efforts, achieves furr development and contributes to friendship and peace of international community and welfare and prosperity of humankind".

He spoke at formal ceremony wearing a rust coloured robe which reminded of his far's enthronement back in 1990 and his wife Empress Masako was seated on an jacent throne wearing a 12 layer robe. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe re out a formal congratulatory speech after which people shouted 'Banzai!', which means long live emperor. re is going to be an imperial banquet on Tuesday night after tritional ceremony. Indian President Ram Nath Koving, Britain's Prince Charles and Hong Kong leer Carrie Lam were also present over re along with hundreds of or foreign dignitaries. Even though re have been disputes going on between South Korea and Japan on tre, Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon was on guest list. 

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Pare postponed

celebration mood in Japan has been affected by dely Typhoon Hagibis which hit nation 10 days ago causing massive destruction. death toll has reportedly crossed 80 and due to which, planned celebratory pare has been postponed. In pare, emperor and empress were supposed to don formal Western outfits which included a gown and tiara for queen. However, taking current circumstances in mind, it has been postponed to vember 10 by Japanese government. ceremonies and tritional rituals will reach its final st in vember when Naruhito will take part in Daijosai thanksgiving ceremony. 

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(With inputs from ANI)