With the introduction of the civilization and enlightenment during the Meiji period, Japan became westernized, and the first emperor to hold the enthronement ceremony thereafter, Emperor Taisho stood on the right side, following the western style.
しかし明治の文明開化で日本も洋化し、その後に最初の即位式を挙げた大正天皇は西洋式に倣い右に立った。