Japan’s Emperor, Empress arrive in Netherlands
The visit includes ceremonies, wreath-laying and meetings to reinforce more than 400 years of ties and reflect on wartime history.
- On Saturday, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Netherlands, beginning a two-week official tour that also includes Belgium, marking their first visit to the Netherlands in 13 years.
- Staying at Het Oude Loo Castle until Tuesday, the Imperial couple rested before official engagements. According to the Imperial Household Agency, they recalled fond memories of their previous stay there 20 years ago.
- On Wednesday, the Emperor and Empress attended a welcoming ceremony hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima and laid flowers at a war memorial, acknowledging the 'hardships of the past' during World War Two.
- Emperor Naruhito visited Leiden University on Thursday to meet students studying Japan, then toured the Peace Palace in The Hague, viewing the Great Hall of Justice and historical exhibits.
- The Imperial couple travels to Belgium on Saturday, where King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will welcome them to commemorate the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium.
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Japanese Emperor Naruhito (66) and Empress Masako (62) are coming to Belgium next week for a state visit, at the invitation of King Philippe (66) and Queen Mathilde (53). Behind the approaching parade of iron protocols and dazzling tiaras lies a deep, personal friendship between two families. Our royalty expert Wim Dehandschutter gives 10 reasons why this will be a very exceptional event.
It is the highest diplomatic tool a country has: a state visit. Therefore, the Netherlands receives a foreign head of state a few times a year. This time, the German President and the Japanese Emperor visited within two weeks.
(Tokyo=Yonhap News) Correspondent Cho Seong-mi = During his official visit to the Netherlands, Emperor Naruhito said, "We will humbly learn from the history of the past and continue our efforts for peace..."
King Willem-Alexander took the Emperor of Japan to Delft on Wednesday. There, they received an explanation regarding water safety, a subject that concerns both countries.
Netherlands hosts Japan’s emperor Naruhito to boost 400-year ties
The Netherlands welcomed Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to Amsterdam on 17 June during an official visit aimed at celebrating the long-standing relationship between the two countries.
Video. Netherlands hosts Japan’s emperor Naruhito to boost 400-year ties
Video. The Netherlands welcomed Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to Amsterdam on 17 June during an official visit aimed at celebrating the long-standing relationship between the two countries.
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