Japan: Protesters and supporters gather as Emperor Naruhito enthroned in Tokyo

W/S Anti-monarchist demonstration, Tokyo
W/S Anti-monarchist demonstration
M/S Protester holds photo of Emperor Naruhito
W/S Anti-monarchist demonstration
C/U Anti-monarchist protester holds placard
W/S Anti-monarchist demonstration
W/S Anti-monarchist demonstration
W/S Taiwanese supporters support Naruhito enthronement waving Taiwan Civil Government flag
W/S Taiwanese supporters support Naruhito enthronement
W/S Monarchy supporters and visitors outside Imperial Palace
SOT, Ota, Visitor, (Japanese): "It is such wonderful moment to welcome the new era and new Emperor. His majesty the Emperor is praying for the peace for Japan and the other countries, so I feel, his majesty is our country's pride. I am so grateful to be a witness of such a precious time."
W/S Supporters and visitors outside Imperial Palace
SOT Sugiara Kazuki, Visitor (Japanese): "I wish the new era also will be peaceful and Japan can keep its further development"
SOT Yoshitaka Hattori, Visitor (Japanese): "As today is the start of new period, I am very proud of being here as a Japanese national."
W/S Visitors taking photos of delegates at Naruhito enthronement
W/S Supporters shout Banzai cheers outside Imperial Palace
W/S Supporters sing Japanese national anthem outside Imperial Palace
W/S Foreign delegates arrive at Imperial Palace
W/S Foreign delegates arrive at Imperial Palace
W/S Foreign delegates arrive at Imperial Palace
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