Overview

• The central Kakanno-gi took place in the Imperial Palace’s Spring–Autumn Room, where the adult crown with an enbi-ei was placed as the Emperor, Empress, other royals and the heads of the three branches looked on.
• He proceeded by ceremonial carriage to the Imperial Household’s Three Shrines to report the milestone, then offered remarks of gratitude and intent at the formal audience before receiving the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum.
• The Imperial Household Agency said the crown cost about ¥2.6 million from the court expenses budget, while other attire and celebration costs drew on imperial household funds that are not publicly itemized.
• Mako Komuro and her husband declined invitations to attend, citing a young child and their residence in the United States, according to the agency.
• Large crowds gathered along the route and at the palace plaza to cheer his movements by official car, with planned visits to Ise Jingu and Kashihara and a luncheon with state leaders scheduled for September 8–10.