Japan to invite guests from 195 nations for enthronement events

The Japanese government said Tuesday it will invite guests from up to 195 nations for events in the fall to mark Crown Prince Naruhito's enthronement, including banquets, following his father Emperor Akihito's abdication scheduled for next month.At the abdication ceremony starting at 5 p.m. on April 30, to be attended by about 300 guests including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet members, the premier will offer words of gratitude before the 85-year-old emperor speaks to the representatives of the people, the government said.Foreign guests at the fall events will include heads of st…READ FULL ARTICLE