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Pledging to work as a symbol of the people, Naruhito, 59, was formally invested as emperor the day after. (Photo:AP)

Rejoice, delight as new Japan Emperor greets people for first time

Cheers and screams filled the air in Tokyo on Saturday as new Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako made their...

4 May 2019 8:58 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