日本語で読むOn Tuesday, Emperor Akihito of Japan will step down in the first abdication of the Chrysanthemum Throne in 200 years. In Episodes 1 and 2 of this series, he redefined the world’s oldest monarchy for a nation defeated in war. The story continues here with his eldest son, Naruhito, who will become emperor on Wednesday. On an October afternoon in 1986, they met at a reception he hosted in Tokyo for Princess Elena of Spain. Naruhito, eldest son of Crown Prince Akihito, circulated among the 120 guests.

Source: International New York Times April 30, 2019 02:03 UTC