In pictures: Japan's emperor takes throne in ancient ceremony

President Arif Alvi and his wife also attended the enthronement ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo


Agencies October 22, 2019
Japanese officials shout banzai cheers for Emperor Naruhito during the enthronement ceremony. PHOTO: AFP

TOKYO: Japan's Empress Masako walking to Kashikodokoro sanctuary where Emperor Naruhito reports the proclamation of his ascension to the throne. PHOTO: Reuters Japan's Empress Masako walking to Kashikodokoro sanctuary where Emperor Naruhito reports the proclamation of his ascension to the throne. PHOTO: Reuters

Japan's Princess Kiko and other members of the royal family arrive at the ceremony site where Emperor Naruhito will report the conduct of the enthronement ceremony. PHOTO: Reuters Japan's Princess Kiko and other members of the royal family arrive at the ceremony site where Emperor Naruhito will report the conduct of the enthronement ceremony. PHOTO: Reuters

Japan's Crown Prince Akishino (R), his wife Crown Princess Kiko (2nd R) and other members of the imperial family arrive at the Imperial Palace sanctuaries where Emperor Naruhito will report the proclamation of his ascension to the throne in Tokyo. PHOTO: AFP Other members of the imperial family arrive at the Imperial Palace sanctuaries where Emperor Naruhito will report the proclamation of his ascension to the throne in Tokyo. PHOTO: AFP

Japan's Emperor Naruhito speaks as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seen during a ceremony to proclaim his enthronement to the world, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi. PHOTO: Reuters Japan's Emperor Naruhito speaks as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seen during a ceremony to proclaim his enthronement to the world, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi. PHOTO: Reuters

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) shouts banzai cheer for Emperor Naruhito during the enthronement ceremony. PHOTO: AFP Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) shouts banzai cheer for Emperor Naruhito during the enthronement ceremony. PHOTO: AFP

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Japanese officials shout banzai cheers for Emperor Naruhito (top L) and Empress Masako during the enthronement ceremony. PHOTO: AFP Japanese officials shout banzai cheers for Emperor Naruhito (top L) and Empress Masako during the enthronement ceremony. PHOTO: AFP

People wave Japanese flags as they gather in front of the Imperial Palace. PHOTO: Reuters People wave Japanese flags as they gather in front of the Imperial Palace. PHOTO: Reuters

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Japan Self-Defense Forces fire artilleries to mark the proclamation of Japan's Emperor Naruhito's ascension to the throne at a park in Tokyo. PHOTO: AFP Japan Self-Defense Forces fire artilleries to mark the proclamation of Japan's Emperor Naruhito's ascension to the throne at a park in Tokyo. PHOTO: AFP

President Arif Alvi, and his wife Samina Alvi, leave after attending the Enthronement Ceremony of Emperor Naruhito of Japan. PHOTO: Reuters President Arif Alvi, and his wife Samina Alvi, leave after attending the Enthronement Ceremony of Emperor Naruhito of Japan. PHOTO: Reuters

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