Enthronement of the Japanese emperor

Enthronement of the Japanese emperor
即位の礼
Enthronement of Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo Imperial Palace in 2019
Country Japan
InauguratedAfter the enthronement of Emperor Kanmu in 781, the original form of the present ritual was completed.
Previous event22 October 2019
Naruhito
Participants
WebsiteThe Imperial Household Agency Cabinet Public Relations Office, Cabinet Secretariat
Emperor Akihito wearing the sokutai at the enthronement ceremony in November 1990.

Enthronement (即位の礼, Sokui no rei) is an ancient ceremony that marks the accession of a new emperor to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne, the world's oldest continuous hereditary monarchy. Various ancient imperial regalia (three sacred treasures) are given to the new sovereign during the course of the rite. It is the most important out of the Japanese Imperial Rituals.


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