The Enthronement Ceremony of the Emperor Naruhito of Japan

On October 22nd, 2019, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Naruhito proclaims the enthronement at the enthronement ceremony called “Sokui no Rei” which was attended by around 2,000 dignitaries from some 180 countries and regions.

“Sokui no Rei” is one of the major events in a series of ceremonies and rites scheduled throughout the year following Emperor Naruhito’s accession to the chrysanthemum throne in May. Tuesday’s ceremony marks the official declaration of Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement.