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Japan's Emperor Naruhito

New Emperor Naruhito ascends ancient throne

Japanese Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne.

  • Elaine Lies

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Emperor Akihito at his enthronement ceremony in 1990.

A sword, a jewel and dinner for 900: how do you become Japan's emperor?

Japan's new emperor is set to be enthroned. What does that mean? And how is he shaping up as the head of the world's oldest continuous monarchy so far?

  • Felicity Lewis