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Japanese Emperor Naruhito claims throne in traditional ceremony - UPI.com

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On This Day, April 30: Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates throne - UPI.com

On April 30, 2019, Japanese Emperor Akihito, 85, formally abdicated his throne, becoming the nation's first monarch to step down in 200 years.

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito claims throne in traditional ceremony - UPI.com

Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his enthronement Tuesday during an ancient ceremony in Tokyo that was attended by dignitaries from around the world.

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