Japan's new Emperor Naruhito declares ascension to Chrysanthemum Throne

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito (C) attends a ceremony for inheriting the Imperial regalia and seals, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on May 1, 2019. Japan's Emperor Naruhito declared his succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday to mark the start of a new imperial era in Japan. (Xinhua/Imperial Household Agency Handout)