Emperor Naruhito Ascends the Japanese Throne

Three cheers of “Banzai!” sounded out on Tuesday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Naruhito formally declared his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, making him the nation’s 126th emperor.

Crux of the Matter

1. Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state.

2. Naruhito is the first emperor to be born after WW2.

3. He acceded to the throne after his father Akhihito abdicated the throne.

Curiopedia

The Chrysanthemum Throne is the throne of the Emperor of Japan. While the term is often used as a metonym for the monarchy of Japan, the term also can refer to very specific seating, such as the Takamikura throne in the Shishin-den at Kyoto Imperial Palace. Various other thrones or seats that are used by the Emperor during official functions, such as those used in the Tokyo Imperial Palace or the throne used in the Speech from the Throne ceremony in the National Diet, are, however, not known as the “Chrysanthemum Throne”. In a metonymic sense, the “Chrysanthemum Throne” also refers rhetorically to the head of state and the institution of the Japanese monarchy itself. Read More

Curated Coverage

1. Reuters – In ancient throne ritual, Japanese emperor vows to fullfil duty

2. AP – Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

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