Empress Masako Attends Sokuirei Seiden no Gi
Empress Masako of Japan is seen after taking part in a ceremony marking the completion of two major rites signifying Emperor Naruhito's enthronement at the Geku outer shrine of Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 22, 2019.
Empress Masako leaves after a ceremony to proclaim Emperor Naruhito's enthronement to the world, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi (即位礼正殿の儀), at the Imperial Palace on October 22, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.
Princess Kako and Princess Mako of Akishino
Princess Kako and Princess Mako of Akishino
Empress Masako leaves the Kashikodokoro shrine at the Imperial Sanctuaries after the 'Sokuirei-Tojitsu-Kashikodokoro-Omae-no-Gi' ceremony (即位礼当日賢所大前の儀) in which Emperor Naruhito reported that the enthronement ceremony would be held the same day at the Imperial Palace on October 22, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. The Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi is the official proclamation ceremony by Naruhito announcing to domestic and foreign audiences that he had ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne.