Japanese Coronation Festivities

                                         

In some Monarchies, Kings and Queens are crowned. In others, they are enthroned. When one is enthroned, a crown is not placed on the head. Today, of all European Monarchies, “only the United Kingdom still retains its coronation rite. Other nations still crowning their rulers include Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Thailand, and Tonga, as well as several subnational entities such as the Toro Kingdom.” – From British Library Blog 

Woodblock print depicting legendary first emperor Jimmu, who saw a sacred bird flying away while he was in the expedition of the eastern section of Japan. – Public domain image of  Jimmu, Japan’s first Emperor

TOKIO, Feb. 11, 2 p. m.— Today, the anniversary of the Coronation of the first Emperor of Japan, is being generally celebrated throughout the empire, the war successes giving additional zest to the celebration. Tokio and all the principal cities are decorated. The Emperor received at lunch a party including the nobles, officers and Diplomatic Corps, numbering in all 600. 

The Emperor toasted the powers represented at the luncheon, and Baron d'Anethan, ambassador from Belgium and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, responded on behalf of the foreign representatives. Count Katsura, Premier of the Empire, responded for the Japanese government. – By Associated Press, 1905

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