The Latest: Emperor Naruhito vows to fulfill duty
TOKYO — The Latest on Emperor Naruhito’s succession (all times local): 11:30 a.m. Emperor Naruhito has vowed to fulfill his duty as a symbol of state and people as defined under Japan’s Constitution in his first address. Naruhito announced his succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne in the address Wednesday a day after his father abdicated.