THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
November 23, 2019 at 18:10 JST
Emperor Naruhito departs from the Geku, or outer shrine, at Ise Jingu shrine on Nov. 22 after reporting on the completion of his enthronement ceremonies. (Pool)
ISE, Mie Prefecture--Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observed a ritual steeped in Japan's mythological beginnings by visiting Ise Jingu shrine here on Nov. 23 to "report" to ancestors and deities the completion of all enthronement ceremonies. [Read More]
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