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Enthronement of the Japanese emperor
The Enthronement ceremony (即位の礼, Sokui no rei) is an ancient ceremony that marks the accession of a new emperor to the Chrysanthemum Throne. The Three Sacred treasures are given to the new sovereign during the course of the rite. It is the most important out of the Japanese Imperial Rituals. The most recent enthronement was that of Emperor Naruhito on 22 October 2019.
The enthronement ceremony consist of five sub-ceremonies, which are conducted as constitutional functions (国事行為) based on Article 3 of the Constitution of Japan as follows:
The presentation of the Three Sacred Treasures (剣璽等承継の儀, Kenji-tō-Shōkei-no-gi) takes place immediately after the death or abdication of the previous sovereign. The successor is formally presented with boxes containing two of the three items that compose the Imperial Regalia of Japan:
The three items of the imperial regalia were originally said to have been given by the Sun goddess, Amaterasu, to her grandson when he first descended to earth and became the founder of the imperial dynasty.
The second is called Sokui-go-Choken-no-gi (即位後朝見の儀). The new emperor will meet leaders of the tripartite political system as the representatives of citizens for the first time.
The third part of the ceremony, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (即位礼正殿の儀), is the ritual to proclaim and congratulate the enthronement.
This ancient rite was traditionally held in Kyoto, the former capital of Japan. Following the promulgation of the postwar constitution, it has been done in Tokyo. Only part of the ritual is public, and the regalia itself is generally seen only by the emperor and a few Shinto priests. First comes a three-hour ceremony in which the new emperor ritually informs his ancestors that the enthronement is about to take place. This is then followed by the enthronement itself. The throne is an enclosure called the Takamikura, containing a great square pedestal upholding three octagonal pedestals and a simple chair. This is surrounded by an octagonal pavilion with curtains, surmounted by a great golden phoenix. At the same time, the empress, in full dress regalia, moves to a smaller adjacent throne beside her husband's. Traditional drums are beaten to start the proceedings.
The emperor then proceeds to his chair. The Kusanagi no Tsurugi, Yasakani no Magatama, privy seal and state seal are placed on stands next to the emperor. A simple wooden sceptre is presented to the emperor, who faces the prime minister standing in an adjacent courtyard, representing the Japanese people. The emperor makes a speech followed by one from the prime minister. This is followed by three cheers of banzai from all of those present.
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Enthronement of the Japanese emperor
The Enthronement ceremony (即位の礼, Sokui no rei) is an ancient ceremony that marks the accession of a new emperor to the Chrysanthemum Throne. The Three Sacred treasures are given to the new sovereign during the course of the rite. It is the most important out of the Japanese Imperial Rituals. The most recent enthronement was that of Emperor Naruhito on 22 October 2019.
The enthronement ceremony consist of five sub-ceremonies, which are conducted as constitutional functions (国事行為) based on Article 3 of the Constitution of Japan as follows:
The presentation of the Three Sacred Treasures (剣璽等承継の儀, Kenji-tō-Shōkei-no-gi) takes place immediately after the death or abdication of the previous sovereign. The successor is formally presented with boxes containing two of the three items that compose the Imperial Regalia of Japan:
The three items of the imperial regalia were originally said to have been given by the Sun goddess, Amaterasu, to her grandson when he first descended to earth and became the founder of the imperial dynasty.
The second is called Sokui-go-Choken-no-gi (即位後朝見の儀). The new emperor will meet leaders of the tripartite political system as the representatives of citizens for the first time.
The third part of the ceremony, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (即位礼正殿の儀), is the ritual to proclaim and congratulate the enthronement.
This ancient rite was traditionally held in Kyoto, the former capital of Japan. Following the promulgation of the postwar constitution, it has been done in Tokyo. Only part of the ritual is public, and the regalia itself is generally seen only by the emperor and a few Shinto priests. First comes a three-hour ceremony in which the new emperor ritually informs his ancestors that the enthronement is about to take place. This is then followed by the enthronement itself. The throne is an enclosure called the Takamikura, containing a great square pedestal upholding three octagonal pedestals and a simple chair. This is surrounded by an octagonal pavilion with curtains, surmounted by a great golden phoenix. At the same time, the empress, in full dress regalia, moves to a smaller adjacent throne beside her husband's. Traditional drums are beaten to start the proceedings.
The emperor then proceeds to his chair. The Kusanagi no Tsurugi, Yasakani no Magatama, privy seal and state seal are placed on stands next to the emperor. A simple wooden sceptre is presented to the emperor, who faces the prime minister standing in an adjacent courtyard, representing the Japanese people. The emperor makes a speech followed by one from the prime minister. This is followed by three cheers of banzai from all of those present.
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