In ancient throne ritual, Japanese emperor vows to fulfil duty
TOKYO – Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday (Oct 22) in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state. Emperor Naruhito acceded to the throne and his wife Masako became empress on May 1 in a […]