Foreign media gather to witness emperor's enthronement ceremony

Foreign media organizations gathered Tuesday to observe Japanese Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony, which saw roughly 2,000 guests attend, including dignitaries from about 190 countries and international organizations.Media organizations from approximately 70 countries watched a live broadcast of the ceremony in a press center located at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo. Some focused on the traditional and historical aspects of the event, while others questioned aspects of the ritual regarding separation of state and religion."It was quiet, peaceful, but powerful," said Thomas Hah…READ FULL ARTICLE