TOKYO - Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will travel to the Netherlands and Belgium for about two weeks from mid-June, the government said Tuesday, marking their fourth official overseas trip aimed at promoting international goodwill since the emperor's accession.
During the trip between June 13 and 26 as state guests, the emperor and empress will attend welcoming ceremonies and banquets hosted by the royal couples of the two European countries. It will be their first visit to the Netherlands in 13 years and to Belgium in 27 years.
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