Mrs Akufo-Addo, who represented Ghana at the event, was among dignitaries invited from around the world to witness the event, held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
During the solemn and elaborate ceremony, Emperor Naruhito, 59, who officially began his reign last May after the abdication of his father, Emperor Akihito, formally proclaimed his ascension to the throne.
Guests
The First Lady was accompanied by Ghana’s Ambassador to Japan, Ambassador Okyere.
The ceremony was attended by about 2,000 dignitaries from some 180 countries, including the United Kingdom’s Prince Charles, who represented his mother, Queen Elizabeth II; the United States’ Transportation Secretary, Elaine Chao; the President of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, and the President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, and his wife.
It was a royal affair, as queens, princesses and princes, including Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Queen Maxima of The Netherlands, Queen Letizia of Spain and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, all graced the occasion, dressed in full royal regalia.
Emperor Naruhito, after the ceremony, hosted a tea party for the foreign royalty, while the Japanese Prime Minister, Mr Shinzo Abe, hosted all the guests to a banquet in the evening.
During the solemn and elaborate ceremony, Emperor Naruhito, 59, who officially began his reign last May after the abdication of his father, Emperor Akihito, formally proclaimed his ascension to the throne.
Guests
The First Lady was accompanied by Ghana’s Ambassador to Japan, Ambassador Okyere.
The ceremony was attended by about 2,000 dignitaries from some 180 countries, including the United Kingdom’s Prince Charles, who represented his mother, Queen Elizabeth II; the United States’ Transportation Secretary, Elaine Chao; the President of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, and the President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, and his wife.
It was a royal affair, as queens, princesses and princes, including Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Queen Maxima of The Netherlands, Queen Letizia of Spain and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, all graced the occasion, dressed in full royal regalia.
Emperor Naruhito, after the ceremony, hosted a tea party for the foreign royalty, while the Japanese Prime Minister, Mr Shinzo Abe, hosted all the guests to a banquet in the evening.
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