But the emperor did not actually sit on the throne during the ceremony, instead remaining standing throughout. For the ceremony, the emperor wore a silk outfit in the “sokutai” or ceremonial ...

The ceremonies started on Tuesday morning and culminated in Emperor Akihito's final public address, at the Imperial Palace. Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday.

Finally, once on the throne, there was no easy exit. Emperors had no elections or term limits, no early retirement or pension plans. It was a job for life, so if an emperor was mad, bad or ...

One of the stark girls on the throne Sansa, who has always been a survivor, may become the queen of the seven kingdoms. Many fans believe that Arya Stark will be the one sitting on the Iron Throne.

It was like sitting on a throne, fit for a king (or at least a car enthusiast with a taste for the finer things). The Emperor wasn't just about looks; it packed a powerful punch under the hood.