Emperor Naruhito of Japan is being Enthroned in a series of lavish Ceremonies in Tokyo this week, with a multitude of Royal Guests from around the world in what promises to be the most glittering royal occasion of the year. Emperor Naruhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Thone in May after the abdication of Emperor Akihito the previous day. In keeping with the importance of this event, I have decided to create an open post with all the details, links and livestreams from the event, along with live updates, which will keep all of you involved in the time before I post individual, detailed articles about each and every event!
This page will updated live throughout the two days, so be sure to return regularly!
UPDATES
Click HERE for the Enthronement Ceremony, HERE for the Enthronement Banquet, HERE for the Tea Party, and HERE for the Prime Minister’s Dinner!
Court Banquet:
The 2nd court banquet was held on October 25th. Guests included members of government, former Imperial family, Japan Academy, Nobel laureates, and representatives from various fields.
Empress Masako's parents Hisashi and Yumiko Owada also attended.
📸 Jiji, Sankei pic.twitter.com/ximKc1PsyD
— Prisma 😷 (@ImperialJPNfan) October 25, 2019
The 2nd court banquet was held on October 25th. Guests included members of government, former Imperial family, Japan Academy, Nobel laureates, and representatives from various fields.
Empress Masako's parents Hisashi and Yumiko Owada also attended.
📸 Jiji, Sankei pic.twitter.com/ximKc1PsyD
Court Banquet:
The 3rd court banquet was held on October 29 for ~700 guests including Diet members, prefectural governors, and representatives from various fields.
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and the Imperial family welcomed guests at the Houmei-Den & Shunju-no-Ma Halls.
📸 Jiji, Mainichi pic.twitter.com/QOBgsXeENd
— Prisma 😷 (@ImperialJPNfan) October 30, 2019
The 3rd court banquet was held on October 29 for ~700 guests including Diet members, prefectural governors, and representatives from various fields.
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and the Imperial family welcomed guests at the Houmei-Den & Shunju-no-Ma Halls.
📸 Jiji, Mainichi pic.twitter.com/QOBgsXeENd
The extended Imperial branches were split for the 3rd banquet toasts. Why? 🤷🏻♀️
Their Majesties & Akishino family for the beginning toast in Houmei-Den, then Their Majesties & the Mikasa and Takamado Princesses for the ending toast in Shunju-no-Ma.
📸 https://t.co/VGUhgzJB2X pic.twitter.com/oCKUIJVxvs
— Prisma 😷 (@ImperialJPNfan) October 30, 2019
The extended Imperial branches were split for the 3rd banquet toasts. Why? 🤷🏻♀️
Their Majesties & Akishino family for the beginning toast in Houmei-Den, then Their Majesties & the Mikasa and Takamado Princesses for the ending toast in Shunju-no-Ma.
📸 https://t.co/VGUhgzJB2X pic.twitter.com/oCKUIJVxvs
Schedule
October 22
- Accession Ritual
- Morning
- Private Event
- Enthronement
- 1:00PM-1:30PM
- Livestream
- Enthronement Banquet
- 7:20PM-10:50PM
- Livestream
October 23
- Tea Party
- Afternoon
- Livestream
- Prime Minister’s Dinner
- 6:00PM-9:00PM
- Livestream
Other Dates
- Court Banquet- October 25
- Court Banquet- October 29
- Court Banquet- October 30
- Procession through Tokyo- November 10 (delayed because of Typhoon Hagibis)
- Daijosai (Great Thanksgiving Ceremony)- November 14
- Other Events | Programme | Details | Names | Schedule
- The Enthronement of Emperor Akihito
Royal Guests
- King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden
- Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
- King Letsie III of Lesotho and Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso
- King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan
- King Mswati III and Queen LaMashwama of Eswatini
- King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands
- King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium
- King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain
- The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia
- King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga
- The Sultan of Brunei and Prince Mateen
- Prince Albert II of Monaco
- The Emir of Qatar
- The Prince of Wales
- Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark
- Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
- Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan
- Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein
- Crown Prince Salman of Bahrain
- Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad of Kuwait
- Prince Turki bin Mohamed of Saudi Arabia
All times listed are in JST, so click HERE to learn about what time the events will be where you are! Also please go follow @ImperialJPNfan, who gives constant detailed updates!
Salida de los Reyes hacia la Ceremonia de Entronización del Emperador Naruhito, en Tokio. @koninklijkhuis @Kungahuset @MAECgob @EmbEspJapon @JapanEmb_Spain https://t.co/eaHbSGlQQA pic.twitter.com/OusAKHOCPi
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) October 22, 2019
Salida de los Reyes hacia la Ceremonia de Entronización del Emperador Naruhito, en Tokio. @koninklijkhuis @Kungahuset @MAECgob @EmbEspJapon @JapanEmb_Spain https://t.co/eaHbSGlQQA pic.twitter.com/OusAKHOCPi
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) October 22, 2019Los Reyes saludan al Rey Carlos Gustavo y a la Princesa Victoria de Suecia, antes de salir hacia la cena de gala ofrecida por los Emperadores del Japón con ocasión de la ceremonia de Entronización del Emperador Naruhito @MAECgob @JapanEmb_Spain @Kungahuset https://t.co/eaHbSGlQQA pic.twitter.com/OiU5ZS4uWT
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) October 22, 2019
Los Reyes saludan al Rey Carlos Gustavo y a la Princesa Victoria de Suecia, antes de salir hacia la cena de gala ofrecida por los Emperadores del Japón con ocasión de la ceremonia de Entronización del Emperador Naruhito @MAECgob @JapanEmb_Spain @Kungahuset https://t.co/eaHbSGlQQA pic.twitter.com/OiU5ZS4uWT
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) October 22, 2019