Monday, May 11, 2009

Prataman meets Japanese Emperor Akihito

Singapore's President SR Nathan has begun his first state visit to Japan. Eat Air AGAIN!

Mr Nathan met Japanese Emperor Akihito at a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace where he also inspected a guard of honour.

Mr and Mrs Nathan also met members of the Japanese royal family, including Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako.

President Nathan will receive an Honorary Degree from Keio University on Tuesday.

He will also be visiting Kyoto and Hiroshima during his time in Japan.

This is a first state visit to Japan by a Singapore Head of State since both countries established diplomatic ties in 1966.

The Japanese emperor and empress have visited Singapore three times, most recently in 2006.

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