A state banquet hosted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko to welcome Philippine President Marcos and his wife, who are visiting Japan as state guests, was held on the 27th at the Toyomei-den Hall in the Imperial Palace. Approximately 90 people attended, including members of the Imperial family such as Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, heads of the three branches of government such as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and cabinet ministers from…