The following remark made by the Emperor Akihito at the rite of audience after the enthronement became a topic; 'Observing the Constitution of Japan with the nation, I sincerely hope for Japan's further prosperity, global peace and the promotion of the welfare of the people.'
即位後朝見の儀での「国民と共に日本国憲法を守り、国運の一層の進展と世界平和、人類の福祉の増進を切に希望して止みません」という発言が話題となる。