Japanese celebrate the accession of the new emperor People carry a portable shrine or "mikoshi" during a ceremony to celebrate the accession of the new emperor to the throne in Tokyo. With refreshing slurps of sake, a spot of mediaeval horseback samurai archery, and solemn Shinto rites, Japanese ring in a new imperial era in festive mood on May 1 as Naruhito became their 126th emperor. IMAGES AND SOUNBITES