TOKYO -- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako performed their first ritual at the Imperial Palace on Wednesday, kicking off a series of enthronement ceremonies that will last until fall.
Japan's Reiwa era
Japan's emperor performs first ritual at Imperial Palace
New monarch also reports dates of enthronement and thanksgiving ceremonies
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a ritual of reporting dates for the enthronement and great thanksgiving ceremonies at the Imperial sanctuaries on May 8. (Courtesy of Imperial Household Agency)
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