<span style="color: #222222;">In Japan, Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony.<br />'' <br />''The emperor, 59, officially began his reign in May after the abdication of his father, the then-Emperor Akihito.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' But, after a series of traditional rituals inside the imperial palace in Tokyo, his ascension has now been formalised.<br />'' As about 2,000 people looked on, the curtains of the Imperial Throne called 'Takamikura' were opened, revealing Emperor Naruhito dressed in a traditional robe.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The ceremony comes as Japan reels from the effects of Typhoon Hagibis, which left almost 80 people dead.<br />''<br />''A celebration parade was postponed out of respect for the victims and their families.</span><br />