Japan’s Crown Prince visits Vietnam alone

Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan waved goodbye to his wife Crown Princess Masako along with Prince Akishino, Princess Takamado and members of the Imperial Household at Togu Palace in Tokyo, leaving for a week-long official visit to Vietnam.

The main reason for the trip is the celebrations of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam and upon his arrival at Hanoi’s international airport the country’s Prime Minister had come to greet him. During his visit Naruhito will also meet with the President of Vietnam, see the Mekong River and visit the cities Hue and Ho Chi Minh City.
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