Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito assumes the Chrysanthemum Throne by taking over the Imperial Regalia of Japan, also known as the Three Sacred Treasures, consisting of a sword, a mirror and a jewel, in a ceremony
It is the first time in more than 200 years an emperor has stepped down in Japan and kicks off the "Reiwa" era – meaning "beautiful harmony" – that will last as long as Naruhito is on the throne.
"I feel overwhelmed emotionally," said a tearful Yayoi Iwasaki, a 50-year-old bank employee, standing outside the palace. Outside Tokyo, locals wearing kimonos performed a traditional dance in Gifu, central Japan, to mark the imperial transition – planning to dance all night. However, not everything was beautiful and harmonious as minor scuffles broke out near Shinjuku, the world's busiest station, with right-wingers briefly clashing with anti-monarchy protesters.Naruhito will formally "inherit" the imperial symbols of an ancient sword and jewel at a formal ceremony at 10:30 am on Wednesday. The third piece of the imperial regalia – a mirror – never leaves the palace.
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