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Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates the throne to his son Crown Prince Naruhito, bringing the dawn of a new imperial era.
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Emperor Naruhito waves from his vehicle upon arriving at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan May 1. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Empress Masako waves from her vehicle upon arriving at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, May 1. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attend a ritual called Kenji-to-Shokei-no-gi, a ceremony for inheriting the imperial regalia and seals, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, May 1. Kyodo/via REUTERS
Emperor Naruhito, flanked by Empress Masako, delivers a speech during a ceremony called Sokui-go-Choken-no-gi, his first audience after the accession to the throne, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, May 1.
Emperor Naruhito, flanked by Crown Prince Akishino, attends a ritual called Kenji-to-Shokei-no-gi, a ceremony for inheriting the imperial regalia and seals, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, May 1. Kyodo/via REUTERS
People wait to see Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, May 1. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
People take pictures as the Japanese royal family arrives at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, May 1. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Empress Masako waves from a vehicle as she arrives with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, May 1, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
People celebrate the start of Japan's new Reiwa imperial era at the Maharaja nightclub in Tokyo's Roppongi district, May 1. Kyodo/via REUTERS
People celebrate the start of Japan's new Reiwa imperial era and Emperor Naruhito's accession to the throne in Tokyo, May 1. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
People celebrate the start of Japan's new Reiwa imperial era and Emperor Naruhito's accession to the throne in Tokyo, May 1. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
People gather to celebrate the start of Japan's new Reiwa imperial era and Emperor Naruhito's accession to the throne in Tokyo, April 30. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko bow as they leave a ritual called Taiirei-Seiden-no-gi, a ceremony for the Emperor's abdication at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, April 30. Japan Pool/Pool via REUTERS
Emperor Akihito, flanked by Empress Michiko, delivers a speech during a ritual called Taiirei-Seiden-no-gi, a ceremony for the Emperor's abdication, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, April 30. Japan Pool/Pool via REUTERS
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko walk in front of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, as they leaves a ritual called Taiirei-Seiden-no-gi, a ceremony for the Emperor's abdication, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, April 30.
Emperor Akihito walks in front of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, as he leaves a ritual called Taiirei-Seiden-no-gi, a ceremony for the Emperor's abdication, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, April 30. Kyodo/via REUTERS
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako receive a blessing from new Crown Prince Akishino and new Crown Princess Kiko during an enthronement celebration ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, May 1. Japan Pool/Pool via REUTERS
Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako arrive at the Imperial Palace, where Emperor Akihito will abdicate in a royal ceremony, in Tokyo, April 30. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Emperor Akihito walks for a ritual called Taiirei-Tojitsu-Kashikodokoro-Omae-no-gi, a ceremony for the Emperor to report the conduct of the abdication ceremony, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, April 30. Kyodo/via REUTERS