Yesterday the world watched as Emperor Akihito of Japan abdicated his throne. The monarch has been ruling Japan since January 1989. He ended his 30 year reign on 30th April 2019. The Emperor's abdication made history as no Japanese emperor has ever abdicated before as they were seen as deities.
The emperor was surrounded by his family and friends as he abdicated in favour of his elder son, Naruhito. Naruhito's enthronement ceremony took place today on May 1st 2019. Below are images of both the abdication and enthronement ceremonies.
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