Sources from Tokyo stated that Japan's new Emperor Naruhito, whose ascension was formalized earlier on Wednesday, gave his first address and expressed hope for happiness and world peace during his era. Reportedly Naruhito, became emperor at midnight on Tuesday when the new imperial era Reiwa began in Japan, however he then took part in a ceremony that formalized his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne.
As per report the Kenji-to-Shokei-no-gi or Ceremony for Inheriting the Imperial Regalia and Seals began at 10.15 a.m. Female royals were not allowed to be there so Empress Masako, Emperor Naruhito's wife, was not present. Meanwhile Naruhito symbolically received two objects a sword and a gem which are passed down through generations of emperors and are seen as the symbols of imperial power. Furthermore the new Reiwa era which means order and harmony will last throughout Naruhito's reign.
Moreover in a short speech at the Imperial Palace, Emperor Naruhito said he hoped "for the happiness of the people progress of the country, and world peace". Apparently Naruhito, 59, also expressed gratitude towards his father Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 85, who became the first emperor to abdicate in more than 200 years on Tuesday, "He performed each of his duties in earnest for more than 30 years".
