Statement by the Chief Cabinet Secretary on the Visit to the United Kingdom by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan

 
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan made an official visit to the United Kingdom. Their Majesties traveled for 8 days from June 22, and returned to Japan today, on June 29 safe and sound. During their stay in the United Kingdom, Their Majesties received a heartwarming welcome from Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and other distinguished persons. Their Majesties had many opportunities to closely interact and heartily communicate with the people of the United Kingdom.
 
It is truly a matter for congratulation that a great contribution has been made to the advancement of friendly relations between Japan and the United Kingdom by Their Majesties’ visit.
 
It is expected that, through this visit, friendly relations between the two countries as well as between the Imperial Family and the British Royal Family will be strengthened even further in future.