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

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 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

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

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

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

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