Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a Japanese World War Two shrine south of Manila on Friday (January 29). The royal couple are on an official visit to the Philippines to celebrate 60 years since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Descendants of fallen Japanese soldiers accompanied the royals in offering flowers and prayers at the monument. “I didn’t know what he looked like so I wanted to come here and […]
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Japan’s Imperial couple arrives in Manila for five-day state visit
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived in Manila Tuesday for a five-day state visit to the country, marking the 60th anniversary of Philippine-Japanese diplomatic relations. The plane carrying Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress landed at 2:40 p.m. at the AGES Aviation Center, Balagbag Ramp in Pasay City, where they were accorded arrival honors. On hand to welcome the Japanese imperial couple upon their arrival was President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by […]





