The Imperial FamilyFostering friendly relations with foreign countriesCeremony of Presentation of Credentials
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 Ceremony of the Presentation
of Credentials (Matsu-no-Ma (State Room), Imperial Palace) (Photo:Imperial Household Agency) |
This is a ceremony in which a newly appointed foreign ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary presents a letter of credence to His Majesty the Emperor. The Minister of Foreign Affairs or another Minister of State must also be present. |
