Emperor Naruhito and his family began moving to their new residence on the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Monday, more than two years after ascending the throne, the Imperial Household Agency said.Since the emperor was enthroned on May 1, 2019, the day after his father Akihito stepped down as emperor, the first abdication in about 200 years, renovations and other preparations have been under way to prepare for the move.The sword and jewel inherited from the former emperor as proof of ascension to the throne were transferred from the nearby Akasaka Imperial Residence, where the empe…READ FULL ARTICLE
