Today's “Ceremony of the Enthronement Reunion” Emperor declares the enthronement inside and outside October 22:27

On the 22nd, the “Imperial Religion Ceremony” will be held at the Imperial Palace on the 22nd.

The ceremonial ceremony is the central ritual of the “contemporary ritual” as a national act stipulated by the Constitution. It will be held from 1 pm on the 22nd at the Imperial Palace “Matsuma”.

The Emperor will be dressed in the “Kurozen no Go”, a ceremonial costume of the Emperor since the Heian period, and the Empress will be attending the ritual in a single.

Eleven royalty members including Mr. and Mrs. Akishinomiya will be attending the ceremony, and about 2,000 people, including representatives from various fields and foreign heads, are scheduled to attend.

The Emperor climbs the pedestal of “Takamyo”, which is about 6 meters and 50 centimeters high, located in the center of the front of “Matsuma”, and is told the words to declare the throne in front of the people who attended.

Next, the Prime Minister gives a congratulatory statement, and the attendees chanting the thousands.

Prior to this, the Emperor and Empress attended a ritual that tells the ancestors and gods of the Imperial Family to perform the ceremonial ceremonial ceremonies at the “Miyanaka Sanden” from 9 am.

From 7:20 pm, you can invite foreign heads to the palace, attend the “Feast of Feast” and receive blessings from attendees.

On the 22nd, a celebration parade was scheduled to be held on the 22nd, but it was postponed to 10th next month due to the devastating damage caused by Typhoon # 19.

Both Majesty 22nd from early morning to midnight

The Emperor and Empress will be on the 22nd from the early morning to the late night of the “Imperial Thanksgiving” ceremony.

"in the morning"
At the Imperial Palace “Miyanaka Sanden”, a ceremony will be held to inform the imperial ancestors and gods that they will perform the “Imperial Court.”

The empress leaves the Akasaka Imperial Palace early in the morning to enter this ceremony, and enters the Omotesando Palace of the Imperial Palace to change clothes.

Subsequently, the Emperor who left Akasaka Imperial Palace entered the wise place of Miyanaka Sanden.

And it is scheduled for about 40 minutes from 9:00 am, and I worshiped around the three shrines in Miyanaka and read the “Otsugebumi” written in ancient Japanese words and read “The ceremonial ceremonial ceremony” Will tell you to do.

The empress is also worshiped around the three temples in the same way.

"afternoon"
From 1:00 pm, you will face the ceremonial ceremony “Imperial Court Hall” at the center of the palace “Pinema”.

The Emperor is drawn to “Takamashi” in the center of the front of the room, and the Empress is drawn to “Gokudai” next to the Kōza.

The Emperor is then told the words to declare the throne in and out in front of the heads of the three powers, representatives from various fields and foreign heads.

"Night"
In the palace again, the final ceremonies “Feast” will be held on the 22nd.

“Feast Ceremony” is a ritual where you can receive a blessing by showing your throne at the feast.

About 400 people including foreign heads and royalty will be invited, and both Majesty will receive greetings from attendees in turn.

In addition to having meals at the palace “Toyoake-den”, the venue will be moved to “Spring and Autumn” to have a chat.

The “Feast” will be held until around 11:00 pm, and it will be at midnight that both men will return to their home after a busy schedule.

Respect the Imperial traditions in line with the constitutional purpose

▽ “The ceremonies of the throne of the throne” where the Emperor declares the throne inside and outside,
▽ “Feast”,
▽ The celebration parade of the celebration parade is a national act stipulated by the constitution.

According to the basic policy of the government, the series of ceremonies are in line with the purpose of the constitution and respect the traditions of the imperial family. This time, we decided to follow the basic concept and content.

In addition, although there is no clear provision that the Cabinet shall decide on the words of the Emperor's words at the ceremonies of the throne and the words of the celebration of the Prime Minister, “Gi” was an extremely important ritual accompanying the imperial throne, and the Cabinet decided to follow the previous response.