Sceptres and silk: the kit and garb of Japan's enthronement The abdication of Japan's outgoing Emperor Akihito and the enthronement of his son Naruhito will be solemn, ritual-bound affairs complete with sumptuous clothing and sacred paraphernalia. A kimono expert shares some of the key elements of the garb and gear that will be seen during the enthronement of the new emperor and subsequent key succession events. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES