From 30th November to 6th December, HIM Emperor Akihito and HIM Empress Michiko visited India for the first time since 1960.
On 30th November, Thier Majesties arrived at Palam Air Force Station in Dehli and got welcomed by HE Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India and his wife.
On 1st December, Their Majesties visited Rodhi Gardens in New Dehli.
On 1st December, Their Majesties visited the Embassy of Japan and inspected the tree of Buddha which Their Majesties planted in 1960.
On 2nd December, Their Majesties attended the welcoming ceremony held at Presidential Residence and met with HE Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, the President of India.
On 2nd December, Their Majeties visited Raj Ghat, the memorial park for Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi(1869-1948).
On 2nd December, Their Majesties visited Jawaharlal Nehru University.
On 2nd December, HIM Emperor Akihito met with HE Prime Minister Singh.
On 2nd December, Their Majesties met with HE President Mukherjee.
On 2nd December, Their Majesties attended the banquet hosted by HE President Mukherjee.
On 3rd December, HIM Emperor Akihito met with Ms. Sushma Swaraj, the Leader of Opposition of India.
On 3rd December, HIM Emperor Akihito met with Mr. Hamid Ansari, the Vice President of India.
On 3rd December, Their Majesties visited India International Centre. Their Majesties once attended the cornerstone laying ceremony of India International Center when Their Majesties visited India in 1960.
On 3rd December, Their Majesties visited Japanese School in New Delhi.
On 3rd December, Their Majesties attended the reception held at Embassy of Japan.
On 4th December, Their Majesties flied to Chennai and visited Kalakshetra, the cultural academy.
On 5th December, Their Majesties visited Guindy National Park.
On 5th December, Their Majesties visited the Association for the Disabled of Tamil Nadu.
IMPERIAL FAMILY OF JAPAN 