Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are in Belgium for a two-day state visit. The visit is taking place to mark 160 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium. The Japanese Imperial Couple arrived in Belgium on Saturday, where they were welcomed by Princess Elisabeth at Melsbroek Military Airport.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako spent the weekend together with King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, and their four children — Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Princess Eleonore — at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in the Province of Namur.
On June 22, 2026, the Emperor and Empress will travel to the Castle of Laeken, where they will stay for the remainder of their visit. The official program of the state visit begins on June 23 in Brussels. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will first be welcomed by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Palace in Brussels.
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