The ceremony in which His Majesty Akihito inherited, as proof of accession to the Throne, the traditional properties as are to be handed down with the Throne (Imperial House Economy Law, Article 7), such as the sacred sword and jewels, and also the State and Privy Seals for use in matters of State.
His Majesty's First Audience Ceremony after the Accession, with the Heads of the Legislative houses, Executive, and Judiciary and other Representatives of the people.
The ceremony in which His Majesty apprised the Imperial Ancestors, at the Kashikodokoro (Imperial Ancestor's Shrine, Imperial Palace Sanctuaries), of the dates of Sokuirei (Enthronement) and Daijosai (Grand Thanksgiving)
The ceremony in which His Majesty apprised the Imperial Ancestors, at Koreiden and Shinden (Successive Emperors and Imperial Families' Shrine and Deities' Shrine, Imperial Palace Sanctuaries), of the dates of Sokuirei and Daijosai
The ceremony in which Imperial Messengers were sent on the mission of reporting the dates of the Sokuirei and Daijosai and offering gifts at the Jingu as well as the Imperial Mausoleums of Emperor Jinmu and the four most recent Emperors
The ceremony in which the Imperial Messengers reported the dates of Sokuirei and Daijosai and offered gifts at the Jingu
The ceremony in which the Imperial Messengers reported the dates of Sokuirei and the Daijosai and offered gifts at the Imperial Mausoleums of Emperor Jinmu and the four most recent Emperors
The ceremony in which the Provinces of Yuki and Suki (the areas to set up the Saiden, the paddies where rice used for the ceremonies would be grown) were decided
The Provinces of Yuki and Suki decided were:
Province of Yuki Akita Prefecture
Province of Suki Oita Prefecture
The ceremony in which to new rice was harvested at the Saiden.
September 28 Yuki-Saiden-Nukiho-no-Gi
October 10 Suki-Saiden-Nukiho-no-Gi
The ceremony in which His Majesty the Emperor reported the conduct of Sokuirei at Kashikodokoro on the day of the Sokuirei (Enthronement)
The ceremony in which His Majesty the Emperor reported the conduct of Sokuirei at the Koreiden and Shinden on the day of the Sokuirei
The ceremony in which the enthronement was proclaimed and felicitations of representatives from home and abroad were received
The ceremonial procession in which the people of Japan saw the new Emperor after the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi, and His Majesty received their good wishes.
Court banquets in which the enthronement was announced, and His Majesty the Emperor received congratulations of the guests.
A garden party for foreign representatives, including Heads of States, Royal Families, Prime Ministers, and Ambassadors to Japan, and others who had attended the Sokuirei
The ceremony in which an Imperial Messenger was dispatched to the Jingu Shrine on the mission of reporting the conduct of Daijosai, and to offer gifts
The event in which His Majesty the Emperor received congratulations from the general public after Sokuirei at the Imperial Palace
The ceremony held on the day before Daijosai in which prayers were held for the safety of His Majesty the Emperor and other persons concerned, so that all the ceremonies could be conducted smoothly and safely.
The ceremony in which the Imperial Messenger reported the conduct of Daijosai and offered gifts at the Jingu Shrine on the day of Daijosai
The ceremony in which the conduct of Daijosai was reported, and gifts were offered, at Kashikodokoro on the day of Daijosai
The ceremony in which the conduct of Daijosai was reported, and gifts were offered, at the Koreiden and Shinden shrines on the day of Daijosai
The ceremony (Kyosen-no-Gi) after the enthronement, in which His Majesty the Emperor offered new rice to the Imperial Ancestors and to the Tenjin Chigi (the deities of heaven and earth) at both Yukiden and Sukiden in the Daijokyu (temporary hall for the Daijosai), and partook of it himself, giving thanks and praying for peace and abundant harvests for the country and the people.
November 22, 1990 Yukiden-Kyosen-no-Gi
November 23, 1990 Sukiden-Kyosen-no-Gi
Grand banquet after the Daijokyu-no-Gi, in which His Majesty the Emperor bestowed white sake, black sake and relishes upon those present, and all partook together
The ceremony in which His Majesty the Emperor paid reverence at the Jingu Shrine after Sokuirei and the Daijosai
November 27 Toyouke-Daijingu-ni-Shin'etsu-no-Gi (the ceremony in which reverence was paid at the Outer Shrine of the Jingu Shrine)
November 28 Kotaijingu-ni-Shin'etsu-no-Gi (the ceremony in which reverence was paid at the Main Sanctuary of the Jingu Shrine)
The ceremony in which His Majesty the Emperor paid reverence at the Imperial mausoleums of Emperor Jinmu and the four most recent Emperors, after Sokuirei and the Daijosai
December 2 Jinmu-Tenno-Sanryo-ni-Shin’etsu-no-Gi (the ceremony in which reverence was paid at the mausoleum of the Emperor Jinmu)
December 2 Komei-Tenno-Sanryo-ni-Shin’etsu-no-Gi (the ceremony in which reverence was paid at the mausoleum of the Emperor Komei)
December 3 Meiji-Tenno-Sanryo-ni-Shin’etsu-no-Gi (the ceremony in which reverence was paid at the mausoleum of the Emperor Meiji)
December 5 Taisho-Tenno-Sanryo-ni-Shin’etsu-no-Gi (the ceremony in which reverence was paid at the mausoleum of the Emperor Taisho)
December 5 Showa-Tenno-Sanryo-ni-Shin’etsu-no-Gi (the ceremony in which reverence was paid at the mausoleum of the Emperor Showa)
A tea party held during His Majesty the Emperor’s visit to Kyoto, after Sokuirei and Daijosai, in which the Emperor invited leading figures in the Kinki region from different fields, who had ties with the Imperial household from ancient times.
The ceremony in which His Majesty the Emperor paid reverence at Kashikodokoro after Sokuirei and Daijosai.
The ceremony in which His Majesty the Emperor paid reverence at the Koreiden and Shinden shrines after Sokuirei and the Daijosai
A ceremonial performance of Mikagura (Japanese Court Music) at Kashikodokoro after Sokuirei and Daijosa