Tokyo: Emperor Naruhito urged Japan to work together for world peace as he made his first public appearance in front of a cheering, flag-waving crowd of tens of thousands.
“I sincerely wish that our country works hand-in-hand with foreign countries seeking world peace and further development,” said the 59-year-old Naruhito, who had ascended the famed Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday.
Japan’s 126th emperor wore a morning coat yesterday to make the brief appearance on a glass-covered balcony of the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo, along with other adult royals including Empress Masako.Emperor and empress emeritus, Akihito and Michiko, did not join their children as they have decided to withdraw from official duties after their three-decade reign.
More elaborate festivities are planned for Oct 22 when he and Masako are set to appear in traditional robes for a palace ceremony before parading through the streets of Tokyo to be congratulated by a host of world leaders and royals.— AFP
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