Emperor Naruhito performed from Thursday evening a centuries-old Shinto thanksgiving ceremony known as the Daijosai, the last of the major succession rituals following his enthronement in May.Although the main part of the ceremony was undisclosed, a total of 675 people, including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, lawmakers, prefectural governors and other representatives, were invited to observe the rite nearby.

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(Guests observe the "Daijokyu no gi" main rite of the Daijosai)
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