Japan mulls holding celebration event next fall for new emperor

Japanese lawmakers and business leaders plan to hold an event next fall to celebrate the ascension of the new emperor, political sources said Saturday.The celebration will be one of a number of events held in 2019 after Crown Prince Naruhito accedes to the throne on May 1, ushering in a new era.Emperor Akihito will abdicate on April 30 and a major enthronement ceremony for the crown prince, Akihito's elder son, is scheduled to be held Oct. 22.The celebration to be organized by political and business circles will be held separately after the enthronement ceremony, according to the sources.A …READ FULL ARTICLE