Photos: Japan celebrates Emperor Naruhito's enthronement

Traditional Japanese folk dance groups performed at the Imperial Palace Square in Tokyo

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to spectators during the royal motorcade in Tokyo.
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Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
AFP
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Tens of thousands of people gathered at a national festival to celebrate the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito.
AFP
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Traditional dancers offering jubilant performances.
AFP
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Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
AFP
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Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
AFP
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Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
AFP
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Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
AFP
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Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Reuters
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Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
AFP
11/14
People take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
AFP
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Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
AFP
13/14
Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
AFP
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Participants take part in a parade to mark the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
AFP

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