Japan's new emperor ascends to Chrysanthemum Throne in all-male ceremony

Japan's new emperor ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne in a ritual ceremony on Wednesday that barred women participants, including the new emperor's wife and daughter. Emperor Naruhito officially ascended to the throne of the world's older monarchy at midnight local time on Wednesday, but the transfer of powers from his father, Akihito, was cemented in...