Asian leaders offered congratulations to Japan's new Emperor Naruhito, who ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, after his father Akihito abdicated.South Korean President Moon Jae In said in a congratulatory message that he expects Emperor Naruhito to "continue firm footsteps for peace, just like Emperor Akihito did," while remembering the painful past.He also asked the new emperor to show great interest and affection for developing bilateral ties, which have been strained by issues stemming from Japan's 1910-1945 colonial rule of Korea.Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratu…READ FULL ARTICLE