File of past Japanese emperors' enthronements before Naruhito's own ceremony

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito is set to proclaim his enthronement to the world on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by some 2,500 people including foreign leaders and dignitaries from nearly 200 countries. Naruhito will wear a traditional robe and headdress like his father to the ceremony that will start at 1p.m. at the Hall of Pine, the most prestigious space in the palace.

He will declare his enthronement from the "Takamikura" - a 6.5 meter high pavilion that weighs about 8 tonnes - with a sword and a jewel. Naruhito's proclamation will be followed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's congratulatory address. then Abe will lead three cheers for the new emperor, bringing the 30-minute ceremony to a close. About 16.1 billion yen has been earmarked for succession-related ceremonies throughout the year, including the enthronement ceremony.