People watch a screen in Suginami City on Monday morning (October 22) showing the live broadcast of Japan's new Emperor Naruhito in the ritual-bound ceremony to formally ascend the throne.<br /><br />The emperor officially began his reign in May after the abdication of his father, the then-Emperor Akihito. Now after a series of rituals inside the imperial palace Tokyo, his ascension is formalised.<br /><br />The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, other royals and head of state from more than 180 countries. <br /><br />Naruhito is the first Japanese emperor born after World War II.
