New Emperor of Japan Naruhito on Wednesday said, he would always stand with the people of the country, as he prayed for world peace in his first address to the nation after ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne. <br />''<br />''Naruhito said in Tokyo,  that he would reflect deeply on the course taken by his father Akihito, who was seen as having brought the world's oldest monarchy closer to the people, especially during natural disasters. <br />''<br />''59-year old Naruhito took the throne after Akihito's abdication, the first in more than 200 years. He promised to bear in mind the path trodden by past emperors and devote himself to self-improvement.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, they are determined to create a bright future for Japan filled with peace and hope at a time when the international situation is changing dramatically.</span>