TOKYO, Mar 26 (News On Japan) –
A state banquet hosted by the Emperor and Empress was held on the Imperial Palace for the primary time in six years, with their daughter Princess Aiko attending for the primary time.
The banquet, held on the night of March twenty fifth, welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his spouse, who’re visiting Japan as state friends. Princess Aiko entered the venue forward of the Emperor and Empress, and was seen smiling and conversing with Princess Nobuko, the widow of Prince Tomohito.
At the start of the banquet, the Emperor provided remarks, stating:
“Through this year’s Japan-Brazil Friendship Exchange Year, I sincerely hope that the friendly relations between our two countries will continue to deepen.”
After elevating her champagne glass with each palms for a toast, Princess Aiko, seated subsequent to the speaker of Brazil’s decrease home of Congress, engaged in a cheerful trade about matters such because the Amazon’s pure surroundings.
Around 100 friends with ties to Brazil attended the occasion, together with former Japan nationwide soccer staff participant Kazuyoshi Miura, as each nations celebrated their shut relationship.
Source: TBS