TOKYO –
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, who’re visiting Japan as state company, had been welcomed by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on the Imperial Palace at round 9:30 a.m. on May twenty seventh throughout an official welcoming ceremony.
During the ceremony, the nationwide anthems of each international locations in addition to music related to the Philippines had been carried out, whereas Marcos obtained an honor guard salute from the Imperial Guard.
Following the ceremony, the Emperor and Empress escorted the presidential couple to the Take-no-Ma room contained in the palace, the place the 2 sides reportedly held talks in a heat and pleasant environment.
The welcoming ceremony marks the third reception for state company because the begin of the Reiwa period. A state banquet is scheduled to be held later within the night on the Palace’s Homei-Den corridor, with Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, anticipated to attend for the primary time.