In accordance with ancient laws, the wife of Japan’s new emperor, Empress Masako, was barred from attending a special ceremony last week when her husband ascended to the imperial throne. The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. We’d like to hear what you think about this or any of our articles. Here are some tips. Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram.

Source: New York Times May 05, 2019 22:52 UTC