Dismantled for transportation: The takamikura — the dais-style throne used by a new emperor when his accession is proclaimed —was disassembled at the Kyoto Imperial Palace Aug. 21. The dismantling of the throne, which is made up of 1,500 pieces, began in June. The throne will be transported to Tokyo this month along with the michodai, or dais for the new empress. Both will be reassembled at the Imperial Palace. Sokuirei Seiden no Gi, the core enthronement ritual for the new emperor, is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2019.