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Japan's Reiwa era

Japan's new emperor takes the throne

Country awaits Naruhito's vision for Reiwa era

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take over royal duties from the retired Akihito and Michiko.   © Reuters
TAKAYOSHI IMAI, Nikkei staff writer | Japan

TOKYO -- Crown Prince Naruhito ascended to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne at midnight Wednesday, marking the beginning of the new Reiwa era.

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