On May 16, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo to “… board a special flight to Britain…” to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.
Members of the Imperial family of Japan, including Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Masako, were there to wish the emperor and empress a safe flight.
Any way…
According to the Mainichi Daily News, whilst in Britain the Imperial couple will also “… meet with Japanese residents living in the Britain…” and more.
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will stay in lovely Britain for five days.
Source: Mainichi Daily News