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Crown Prince Naruhito becomes Japan's new emperor

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Japan's new Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by new Empress Masako, makes his first address at Imperial Palace in Tokyo, May 1 2019. Source: Japan Pool via AP/AAP

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito has formally marked his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne, a day after his father became the first emperor to abdicate in two centuries.

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Japan's new Emperor Naruhito has formally marked his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne, a day after his father became the first emperor to abdicate in two centuries.

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