April 15: Imperial messengers are sent to Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture.
April 19
Rikkoshi-Senmei-no-gi: 11am ceremony to proclaim that Prince Fumihito has become the Crown Prince. There will be ~350 guests.
Choken-no-gi: 4:30pm First Audience ceremony with Emperor and Empress.
Prince Fumihito will worship at the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries.
April 21: 2 buffet-style banquets for ~750 guests.
April 23: Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino visit Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture.
April 27: Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino visit Emperor Jimmu's mausoleum in Kashihara, Nara.
May 8: Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino visit Emperor Showa's mausoleum in Hachioji, Tokyo.
Sources: Sankei, Sankei 2
Japan streamlines celebration for crown prince's ascension to next in line | The Japan Times
April 19
Rikkoshi-Senmei-no-gi: 11am ceremony to proclaim that Prince Fumihito has become the Crown Prince. There will be ~350 guests.
Choken-no-gi: 4:30pm First Audience ceremony with Emperor and Empress.
Prince Fumihito will worship at the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries.
April 21: 2 buffet-style banquets for ~750 guests.
April 23: Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino visit Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture.
April 27: Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino visit Emperor Jimmu's mausoleum in Kashihara, Nara.
May 8: Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino visit Emperor Showa's mausoleum in Hachioji, Tokyo.
Sources: Sankei, Sankei 2
Japan streamlines celebration for crown prince's ascension to next in line | The Japan Times
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