Japan's new Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, a day after his father's historic abdication, and vowed to stand with the people as the country begins a new imperial era.In a brief address, his first to the nation since inheriting the throne, Naruhito vowed to "act according to the Constitution" while "always turning my thoughts to the people and standing with them".Naruhito officially became emperor at the stroke of midnight but the process was formalised i