The huge Takamikura throne that will be used in next year's ceremony to mark Crown Prince Naruhito's accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne was shown to the press on Tuesday.The 8-ton, 6.5-meter-high canopied throne, also used in the enthronement rites for three emperors including Emperor Akihito, is expected to be transported from where it is currently kept in Kyoto to Tokyo this summer.The crown prince will succeed to the throne the day after Emperor Akihito abdicates on April 30, 2019.The Michodai throne, which will be used during the ceremony by the new empress, currently Crown Princess …READ FULL ARTICLE