Japs EMPEROR enthroned in bad omen rain

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TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japanese Emperor Naruhito began ceremonies to formally proclaim his enthronement on Tuesday (Oct 22) in a centuries-old ritual ...
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In ancient throne ritual, Japanese emperor vows to fulfil duty

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Video of Japan's emperor takes the throne in ancient ceremony
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Oct 22, 2019, 11:42 am SGT
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TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday (Oct 22) in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state.
Emperor Naruhito acceded to the throne and his wife Masako became empress on May 1 in a brief ceremony, but Tuesday’s “Sokui no Rei” was a more elaborate ritual at the royal palace in which he officially announced his change in status to the world.
“I swear that I will act according to the Constitution and fulfil my responsibility as the symbol of the state and of the unity of the people,” the 59-year-old declared, his voice slightly hoarse, in front of about 2,000 guests, including Britain’s Prince Charles.
“I sincerely hope that Japan will develop further and contribute to the friendship and peace of the international community, and to the welfare and prosperity of human beings through the people’s wisdom and ceaseless efforts.”
The first Japanese emperor born after World War II, Emperor Naruhito acceded to the throne when his father, Akihito, became the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in two centuries after worrying that advancing age might make it hard to perform official duties.
The long-planned celebrations, for which Japan declared a national holiday, were tempered by Typhoon Hagibis, which killed at least 82 people when it tore through Japan 10 days ago, and pouring rain early on Tuesday.


A public parade was postponed until next month to allow the government to devote its attention to the typhoon cleanup, while Tuesday’s inclement weather forced the palace to scale back the number of courtiers in ancient robes taking part in the courtyard ceremony although the skies cleared as it began.
Guests arriving for Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony

'BANZAI' CHEERS, 21-GUN SALUTE


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At the sound of a gong in the Matsu-no-Ma, or Hall of Pine, the most prestigious room in the palace, two courtiers bowed deeply and drew back purple curtains on the “Takamikura” - a 6.5m high pavilion that weighs about 8 tonnes.
Emperor Naruhito was revealed standing in front of a simple throne, dressed in burnt-orange robes and a black headdress, with an ancient sword and a boxed jewel, two of the so-called Three Sacred Treasures, placed beside him.
Fifty-five-year-old Harvard-educated Empress Masako, wearing heavy 12-layered robes and with hair flowing down her back, stood in front of a smaller throne to the side. Such traditional robes can weigh around 15kg.

Japan's Empress Masako (left) walks to Kashikodokoro sanctuary where Emperor Naruhito reports the proclamation of his ascension to the throne to his imperial ancestors during a ritual at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct 22, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a congratulatory speech before assembled dignitaries including Crown Prince Akishino, the emperor’s younger brother, and his family, all adorned in brightly-coloured robes. Other guests included US Transport Secretary Elaine Chao and Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Mr Abe led a trio of cheers of “banzai”, or “long life”, for the emperor, before a 21-gun salute.
Emperor Naruhito had earlier entered the palace to cheers from waiting fans before reporting his enthronement to his imperial ancestors at three shrines on the palace grounds, dressed in pure white robes.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shouts cheers of “banzai”, or “long life”, for Emperor Naruhito. PHOTO: AFP/JAPANESE GOVERNMENT

“As he is young and energetic with outstanding leadership, I hope he’ll support the people of Japan, which has faced continuous disasters and typhoons,” said Ms Tomoko Shirakawa, 51, who was among the crowds of umbrella-clutching citizens packing the area in front of the palace.
A court banquet is due to be held on Tuesday evening, before Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako host a tea party for foreign royalty on Wednesday afternoon. The government pardoned about half a million people convicted of petty crimes, such as traffic violations, to mark the day.
Although the public parade was postponed until Nov 10, NHK public TV said there were 26,000 police providing security on Tuesday.

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IMPERIAL FAMILY FUTURE
Emperor Naruhito is unusual among recent Japanese emperors since his only child, 17-year-old Aiko, is female and as such cannot inherit the throne under current law.
Unless the law is revised, the future of the imperial family for coming generations rests instead on the shoulders of his nephew, 13-year-old Hisahito, who is second in line for the throne after his father, Crown Prince Akishino.
Emperor Naruhito’s grandfather, Hirohito, in whose name Japanese troops fought World War II, was treated as a god but renounced his divine status after Japan’s defeat in 1945. Emperors now have no political authority.
Though many Japanese welcomed the enthronement ceremony, some shrugged it off as a nuisance. There was at least one protest with about two dozen people taking part, a small objection compared to the sometimes violent protests when Akihito was enthroned.
“There is no need for such an elaborate ceremony. Traffic has been restricted and it is causing inconvenience for ordinary people,” said 74-year-old retired surgeon Yoshikazu Arai.
“The emperor is necessary now as a symbol of the people, but at some point, the emperor will no longer be necessary. Things will be just fine without an emperor.”


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Philippine leader Duterte in 'unbearable pain', forced to cut short Japan trip

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Oct 22, 2019.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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MANILA (REUTERS) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was forced to cut short his attendance of the enthronement of Japan's emperor on Tuesday (Oct 22), due to what his office said was "unbearable pain" in his lower back after a motorcycle mishap last week.
The health of Duterte, 74, and his absences from the public spotlight are often the subject of fervent speculation, and the source of complaints from critics that his administration is not forthcoming about the extent of his ailments.
Duterte had a minor fall from a motorcycle in the grounds of his palace last week, causing hip pain, light bruises and scratches on his elbow and knee.
He used a walking cane in Tokyo on Tuesday during a ceremony for Japanese Emperor Naruhito's ascendancy to the throne, but would skip a banquet to return home and see his neurologist, said presidential spokesman, Salvador Panelo.
"The public can rest assured that there is nothing to worry as regards the physical health and condition of the president as he gives serious priority thereto in actively serving our country," Panelo said in a statement.
It was the third time this month that the government has tried to allay concerns about Duterte's health after the maverick former mayor told the Filipino community in Moscow that the frequent drooping of one eyelid was due to a chronic neuromuscular disorder.


Duterte's known problems include back pain, migraines from nerve damage after a previous motorcycle accident and Barrett's oesophagus, affecting his throat.


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His circulation is impacted by Buerger's disease, from heavy smoking when he was younger. He last year said he had tested negative for cancer.
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When missing for longer stretches and amid rumours about deteriorating health, the president's closest aide has posted on social media what appear to be proof-of-life images of Duterte relaxing at home, often with the day's newspaper in shot.
His administration attributes his disappearances to fatigue from a punishing daily schedule that typically involves several public events and two or three speeches.
His health is also watched closely because of the political uncertainty that would surround his succession should he be unable to continue.
Duterte's constitutional replacement would be Vice-President Leni Robredo, a political opponent who was elected separately and was not his running mate.

 

[eatshitndie]

no bad omen lah. rain stopped and sky cleared just before ceremony began. it means the heavens are pleased with new emperor and give face. otherwise will send another devastating typhoon.

 

[Sideswipe]

monarchies are all living off the people, and a waste of taxpayers' money.

 

[syed putra]

I thought rain is suppose to be lucky.

 

[Semaj2357]

I thought rain is suppose to be lucky.

not really, the rain makes it difficult to balance the hot-case cabinet and makes it slippery during delivery

 

[syed putra]

monarchies are all living off the people, and a waste of taxpayers' money.

Monarchs are what made the people in the old days. They were the gahment. For malays unfortunately, their wooden palaces got eaten by termites so no evidence of past grandeur.

 

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安倍夫人"奇装异服"参加即位礼 日本网友疯狂吐槽
2019.10.23 09:25:54 海外网 听新闻

原标题：安倍夫人“奇装异服”参加即位礼上日本“热搜” 网友：太丢人
身穿短款礼服的安倍夫人显得十分尴尬（《日刊体育》）
海外网10月23日电 当地时间22日，日本天皇德仁在东京皇宫宣告即位，有约2000名嘉宾出席仪式。日本首相安倍晋三的夫人也出席了仪式，但她所穿的一身白色礼服，不仅样式比较“奇特”，长度也非常尴尬。观看了仪式直播的日本网友纷纷吐槽，并在社交媒体“推特”上成为了热门话题。
安倍夫人坐下之后，露出来的膝盖显得更加显眼（《日刊体育》）
据日本《日刊体育》23日报道，在22日的即位典礼上，日方女性参加者大多身穿和服，而日本第一夫人，安倍昭惠的一身短款礼服在其中显得有点格格不入。这套礼服长度非常尴尬，坐下的时候能够看到膝盖，站起来后，宽大的袖口又非常扎眼。
安倍夫人似乎在斜眼看旁边穿和服的女性（《日刊体育》）
据以安倍首相名义发布的，“关于即位典礼的具体规定”显示，女性参加者的服装应该穿“长礼服、外出服、和服”，其中外出服包括西装、连衣裙和套装。因此虽然有网友质疑安倍夫人的着装不合规矩，她的短礼服其实并不违反规则。
即使如此，在众多和服女性中间，安倍夫人扎眼的“时尚着装”还是引发了日本网友的疯狂吐槽。

还有网友用图片来进行吐槽。

网友对安倍夫人的服饰进行了PS（推特）
参加即位仪式的其他国家的嘉宾都选择身穿正式礼服。
参加即位仪式的西班牙国王夫妇（东方IC）
参加典礼的荷兰国王夫妇（东方IC）
日本皇族则身穿传统服饰参加仪式。
佳子公主身穿传统服饰前往即位仪式会场（东方IC）
22日晚上，日本天皇德仁还在东京皇宫举行宫中晚宴，招待各方宾客。他们们能够品尝到精美的日本料理，共有3份菜单可以选择，而其中也剔除了可能不合宾客口味的鲸鱼、河鲀等食材。（海外网 王西洛）

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Mrs. Abe’s "fancy dress" participated in the assassination

2019.10.23 09:25:54 Overseas Network Listen to the news



Original title: Mrs. Abe’s “fancy dress” participated in the assassination ceremony in Japan “hot search” User: Too shameful



Mrs. Abe wearing a short dress is very embarrassed ("Journalism")

Overseas Network, October 23rd. On the 22nd local time, Japanese Emperor Deren announced his position at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. About 2,000 guests attended the ceremony. The wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also attended the ceremony, but the white dress she wore was not only "fancy" but also very lengthy. Japanese netizens who watched the live broadcast of the ceremony vomited and became a hot topic on the social media “Twitter”.



After Mrs. Abe sat down, the exposed knees became more conspicuous ("Journalism")

According to the Japanese "Japan Sports" report on the 23rd, on the 22nd ceremony, most of the Japanese female participants wore kimonos, and the Japanese first lady, Abe Zhaohui's short dress appeared to be a bit out of place. The length of the dress is very embarrassing. When you sit down, you can see your knees. When you stand up, the wide cuffs are very eye-catching.



Mrs. Abe seems to be squinting at the woman wearing a kimono ("Journalism")

According to the statement issued by Prime Minister Abe, the "specific provisions on the ordination ceremony" showed that women's participants should wear "long dresses, outing clothes, kimonos", including suits, dresses and suits. Therefore, although some netizens questioned Mrs. Abe’s undressing dress, her short dress did not violate the rules.

Even so, among the many kimono women, Mrs. Abe’s “fashion dress” has caused the madness of Japanese netizens.











There are also netizens who use pictures to vomit.

网友 Netizens made a PS (tweet) on Mrs. Abe’s costumes.

Guests from other countries participating in the assassination ceremony chose to wear formal gowns.



Spanish Kings and Couples (Oriental IC) attending the assassination ceremony



Dutch Kings and Couples (Oriental IC) attending the ceremony

The Japanese royal family wore traditional costumes to participate in the ceremony.



Princess Jiazi wears traditional costumes to the Asahi Ceremony venue (Oriental IC)

On the evening of the 22nd, Emperor Deren of Japan held a palace dinner at the Tokyo Imperial Palace to entertain guests. They can taste the exquisite Japanese cuisine, and there are 3 menus to choose from, including the whales, river otters and other ingredients that may not be suitable for guests. (Overseas network Wang Xiluo)

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