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TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Visit India. Day Four (VIDEOS)

On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan continued their six-day official visit to India.

This morning Their Imperial Majesties visited the India International Center (IIC) in New Delhi “…fifty-three years after the [imperial couple] laid the foundation of the IIC…” according to the newspaper, Asahi Shimbun.  During their visit the imperial couple met with various dignitaries and viewed a photo exhibition “…commemorating their 1960 visit…”  Their Imperial Majesties also visited a Japanese school in New Delhi where they met with staff and students. 

In the afternoon, Empress Michiko met with members of the International Board on Books for Young People while Emperor Akihito held a meeting with the Leader of Opposition in the 15th Lok Sabha, Ms. Sushma Swaraj.

In the evening, Their Imperial Majesties attended a gala reception held in their honor.

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TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Visit India. Day 3 (VIDEOS)

On December 2, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan continued their six-day visit to India.

The day began with a visit to Rajghat where they placed a wreath at the memorial of the late Mahatma Gandhi.  Thereafter, emperor and empress arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential palace in New Dehli where they were warmly welcomed by the President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, along with the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Manmohan Singh and his wife, Ms. Gulcharan Kaur.

After the official welcoming ceremony and the inspection of the guards the imperial couple were ushered into the presidential palace where they held a meeting and attended a reception. 

In the afternoon, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Jawaharlal Nehru University.  Whilst there the imperial couple met with Japanese and Indian students enrolled at the university.

In the evening, Their Imperial Majesties attended a gala dinner held in their honor.

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TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Visit India. Day Two (VIDEOS)

On Sunday, December 1, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan continued their six-day official visit to India.

This morning the imperial couple visited the Lodhi Gardens in New Delhi where they were warmly greeted by hundreds of locals as well as Japanese citizens living in India.  In the afternoon, the emperor and empress attended a reception held at the Japanese ambassador to India’s residence.

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News Regarding Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko of Japan and His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan. (VIDEOS)

On Sunday, December 1, 2013, Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko of Japan will celebrate her 12th birthday. In honor of her special day the Imperial Household Agency released new video footage of the princess with her father, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan, studying together at Tōgū Palace in Tokyo.

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TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Visit India. (VIDEOS)

On Saturday, November 30, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived in New Delhi, India to begin their six-day official tour.  The purpose of the imperial visit is to strengthen bilateral and diplomatic ties between the Japan and India.

Upon their arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Their Imperial Majesties were warmly welcomed by Prime Minister of India, Mr. Manmohan Singh, accompanied by his wife, Ms. Gursharan Kaur, as well as dozens of Indian government officials.

According to the newspaper, The Hindu, on Sunday Emperor Akihito will visit:

“…Lodhi Garden and Monday [he will attend] a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan followed by a visit to Raj Ghat. 

The main event of the day will be the meeting with the President, the customary banquet followed by the farewell tête-à-tête. After spending another day in the capital, the Japanese imperial couple will leave for Chennai and depart for Japan from there on the night of December 5.”

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His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino of Japan Holds a Press Conference on the Occasion of His 48th Birthday. (VIDEOS)

On November 29, 2013, His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino of Japan accompanied by his wife, Princess Kiko, held a press conference ahead of his 48th birthday.

During the press conference the second son of Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan spoke about his life, wishes for his children, and his parents.