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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)

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

In these spring ceremonies, male royals are expected to wear Western-style coats and the women full-length dresses. (Photo: AFP)

Sneak peek into enthronement ceremony of Japan

Pine room and a secret jewel: Japan abdication rituals.

26 April 2019 11:28 AM IST

Japan determining the imperial rice cultivation in an unorthodox way

Japan determining the imperial rice cultivation in an unorthodox way

Nothing serves to run; turtles have already chosen the imperial rice of Japan.

14 May 2019 10:18 AM IST

The sole woman invitee was the only female member of Prime Minister Shinzo Abes cabinet. (Photo:AP)

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum throne

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, a day after his father's historic abdication.

1 May 2019 10:42 AM IST