The Imperial FamilyActivities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress and other Members of the Imperial FamilyTheir Majesties the Emperor Emeritus and Empress EmeritaActivities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress until April 30, 2019Fostering friendly relations with foreign countriesAudiences and Teas with Ambassadors Taking up and Leaving their Posts
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 (Tea with Japanese Ambassadors and their spouses before their departure for an assigned country (Imperial Palace))
(Photo:Imperial Household Agency) |
His Majesty the Emperor receives in audience Japanese Ambassadors and then with Her Majesty the Empress, meets with the Ambassador and their spouses before the Ambassadors assume their new posts abroad. Ambassadors returning from abroad after their terms are also invited to the palace to join in discussions on foreign affairs. |
