TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Naruhito, 59, the nation’s first monarch born after World War Two, officially proclaimed his enthronement to the world on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by hundreds of dignitaries. Below are some comments by ordinary Japanese people. “The emperor is necessary now as a symbol of the people, but at some point, the emperor will no longer be necessary. She said she was visiting Tokyo from the ancient capital of Kyoto, in western Japan, so decided to come to the palace. “So, this is the first time for me to see a new emperor taking the throne.

Source: National Post October 22, 2019 05:15 UTC