Japan Rings in New Era as Naruhito Becomes Emperor After Father Akihito Abdicates Throne

The 59-year-old Naruhito will formally take possession of the sacred imperial regalia at a solemn ceremony later Wednesday but he became the 126th emperor at the stroke of midnight, ushering in the 'Reiwa' imperial era.

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