The Japan Times

Japan's Emperor and Empress to visit Indonesia on first overseas goodwill trip

NHK has learned that arrangements are being made for Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to make an official visit to Indonesia around late June.

It will be the couple's first goodwill trip abroad since the Emperor ascended to the throne in 2019.

Indonesia is the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for 2023, which also marks the 50th year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.

Planning is reportedly underway for the Emperor and Empress to visit the capital Jakarta and other locations as state guests, and attend a welcome ceremony and a dinner hosted by Indonesia's president and first lady.

The Emperor and Empress visited Britain last September for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230406_15/