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The ceremonies will all take place behind closed doors, but small crowds had gathered outside the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, despite clouds and rain. (Photo: AFP)

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Japan's emperor steps down to usher in new imperial era

Japan's emperor to step down in 200-year first, handing the Chrysanthemum Throne.

30 April 2019 9:47 AM IST

The retired couple, to be known as emperor emeritus and empress emerita, will return to Togu Palace, where they lived before Akihito became emperor. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

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Japanese Emperor, Empress to retire after decades of service

Japan's imperial couple faces a nearly unprecedented situation: retirement.

9 April 2019 11:45 AM IST

$Shrine maidens wearing white robes and bright orange, \hakama\ or wide-legged trousers dished up the rice wine that is synonymous with Japan from a wooden barrel using a long ladle. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

With sake and Shino rites, Japanese rang in a new imperial era

The change of era is a huge event in Japan, on a par with the accession of a new emperor.

1 May 2019 10:53 AM IST