Emperor Naruhito will start official visits across the country in June after he succeeded to the throne Wednesday and took over duties from his father, following his abdication.After the National Arbor Festival in Owariasahi, Aichi Prefecture, on June 2, the emperor will go to three other annual events -- the Festival for the Cherished Sea on Sept. 7-8 in Akita, the National Culture Festival between Sept. 15 and Nov. 30 in Niigata Prefecture, and the National Sports Festival from Sept. 28-Oct. 8 in Ibaraki Prefecture.He has taken part in the culture festival since its inception in 1986, whi…READ FULL ARTICLE