Belgian royals host Japanese Emperor during state visit
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan have been welcomed to Brussels by the Belgian royal family for the start of a scheduled state visit.
By Europa Express25 Jun 2026 · 02:00 CETUpdated 25 Jun 2026 · 02:00 CET
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Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were received with a ceremonial welcome at the Royal Palace of Brussels on 23 June. According to Euronews, the event marked the official beginning of the pair's state visit to Belgium. The diplomatic engagement saw the royal couple greeted by their Belgian counterparts during the formal proceedings in the capital city.