The Latest: Japan’s emperor proclaims ascension to throne

TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony (all times local):
1:20 p.m.
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne at a palace ceremony.
Tuesday’s enthronement ceremony is the high point of succession rituals and confirms his succession in May after his father Akihito abdicated. Naruhito is the 126th emperor in the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy that historians say dates back 1,500 years.
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