A welcoming ceremony for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday morning, attended by Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko.
The event at the palace¡¯s Eastern Court marked the first state guest reception since the visit of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in March last year and the third such ceremony in Japan¡¯s Reiwa Era, which started in 2019 with Emperor Naruhito¡¯s enthronement.
During the ceremony, the national anthems of both countries were played, and Marcos received a guard of honor.
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