Japan's Reiwa era

Japan's new emperor takes the throne

Country awaits Naruhito's vision for Reiwa era

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Japan's new Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take over royal duties from the retired Akihito and Michiko. © Reuters

TAKAYOSHI IMAI, Nikkei staff writer
May 1, 2019 00:01 JST

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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