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Taito Ward 2019-12-21 Takamikura (throne) and costume which were used for Japanese Imperial succession are open to media prior to public exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum in Tokyo on December 21, 2019. "Takamikura" and "Michodai" were used for an enthronement ceremony on October 22th, 2019 when the new Emperor publicly declared the throne. Emperor Naruhito who became new Emperor sat to the high seat Takamikura for declaration, and Empress Masako sat also at the next seat Michodai. About 6.5- meter-high and about 8-tons-weight Takamikura was made in 1913 in accordance with the imperial order of Emperor Taisho. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images ) Photo: Msamine Kawaguchi / ASSOCIATED PRESS / TT / kod 437 ***BETALBILD***