Naruhito, Japan’s New Emperor, Ascends to the Throne Emperor Naruhito of Japan vowed to “bear in mind the path trodden by past emperors” during a ceremony at the Imperial Palace after his father, Akihito, abdicated the throne a day earlier. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Jeremy Corbyn, Reversing Course, to Take Part in Debate as Election NearsKabul Bombing Kills at Least 80, Shaking City CenterTrump Poised to Pull U.S. From Paris Climate AccordCatholic Priest Abducted in the Philippines Appeals to President in a VideoChina’s New Cybersecurity Law Leaves Foreign Firms GuessingManchester Attacker Mainly Acted Alone, U.K. Police Say