Japanese Emperor Naruhito takes part in sacred goddess ritual to

Three weeks ago Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne, but there was one last major ceremony remaining: sharing a meal with the sun goddess.

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Imperial enthronement ceremony as it happened