2019 Japanese imperial transition The new Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako take part in a parade in central Tokyo as tens of thousands of onlookers line the streets in celebration of the emperor's enthronement. Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako parade in Tokyo to commemorate enthronement - The Mainichi © Mainichi Shimbun Sources: Associated Press Kyodo News Plus Mainichi Shimbun