ICHEOKU says a country steeped in traditions dating back thousands of years and still proudly holding on to them, has transitioned into a new Reiwa era with a new emperor. Emperor Naruhito takes over from his retired father and former Emperor Akihito as the 126th Emperor and successor to the Chrysanthemum Royal Throne of Japan, founded in 660 BC and reputedly the world's longest lasting hereditary monarchy that has remained unbroken for more than two thousands years.
He is 59 years old and ascended to the throne following his father's abdication due to failing old age. This now leaves British Queen Eliza as the oldest monarch in the world who has refused to yield the crown, thus left Prince Charles wondering what he did wrong. Even Pope Benedict abdicated the papacy to make way for Pope Francis to step in.
The new Emperor said that he will follow in his father's foot steps and make the pursuit of peace and staying close to his subjects his cardinal aspiration. According to him, a leader should always be praying for peace and sharing joys and sorrows of his people, while also showing compassion. In his own words, Emperor Naruhito said, "When I think about the important responsibility I have assumed, I am filled with a sense of solemnity. I sincerely pray for the happiness of the people and the further development of the nation as well as the peace of the world.
Japan a purely male dominant society, where masculinity exemplified in the Samurai warrior tradition, still reigns supreme; the reason their society is efficiently run and functionally top notch. His wife and daughter, Empress Masako and daughter, 17-year-old Princess Aiko were not allowed to witness his investiture ceremony, which only adult male members of the Royal Family participated in. He was given a mirror, a sword and a gem as symbols of his new authority; centuries old ritual empowerment symbols which has not left the Japanese Royal family since its inception.
The new Emperor has no son of his own and by extension has no direct heir apparent; making his younger brother, Crown Prince Akishino, 53, and the brother's 12-year-old son, his nephew, Prince Hisahito, both line successors to the Chrysanthemum Throne. His daughter, 17 year old Princess Aiko is out of luck.
The new Emperor will now carry on with the Japanese monarchy as the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people, becoming His Majesty in the Imperial House of Japan, traditionally known as Yamoto Dynasty. ICHEOKU wishes him well and prays, may whatever he believes in provide him guidance and protection as his Reiwa era now gets underway.
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