But the emperor did not actually sit on the throne during the ceremony, instead remaining standing throughout. For the ceremony, the emperor wore a silk outfit in the “sokutai” or ceremonial ...

The ceremonies started on Tuesday morning and culminated in Emperor Akihito's final public address, at the Imperial Palace. Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday.

Finally, once on the throne, there was no easy exit. Emperors had no elections or term limits, no early retirement or pension plans. It was a job for life, so if an emperor was mad, bad or ...

Vespasian’s eldest son, Titus, was already a successful politician and general before his father became emperor ... encouraged his father to claim the throne. When Vespasian left Judaea to ...

No drama gets made without support from the backbone of every production: The props department. Props Supply Manager Kwok Kit ...

It was like sitting on a throne, fit for a king (or at least a car enthusiast with a taste for the finer things). The Emperor wasn't just about looks; it packed a powerful punch under the hood.

handing the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son and ushering in a new imperial era. In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor Akihito will abdicate in favor of 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito ...