Japanese Emperor Naruhito Hosts Dinner for Danish King

Japanese Emperor Naruhito Hosts Dinner for Danish King

Emperor Naruhito (right) welcomes Danish King Frederik X at his residence in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. (Courtesy of the Imperial Household Agency)
Emperor Naruhito (right) welcomes Danish King Frederik X at his residence in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. (Courtesy of the Imperial Household Agency)

   Tokyo, April 25 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Naruhito hosted a dinner for Danish King Frederik X at his residence in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday.
   Welcoming the king at the entrance of the residence, the Emperor greeted in English and shook hands with the guest.
   The Imperial Family has a close relationship with Denmark's royal family.
   In 2017, when the two countries celebrated the 150th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, Emperor Naruhito, then Crown Prince, made a goodwill visit to Denmark.
   On Thursday, King Frederik attended an event marking his country's "national day" at the World Exposition in the western city of Osaka.

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