Japan’s new emperor formally takes the throne

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has officially proclaimed his enthronement, in a ritual-bound, centuries-old ceremony attended by more than a hundred dignitaries from around the world. #CNN #News

Reading from a large piece of paper, Naruhito then proclaimed his enthronement before an audience of the imperial family. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stood before Naruhito’s throne, and read a speech. He then bowed deeply and yelled “Long live the emperor!”