Japanese Emperor Naruhito greeted U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday as his first state guest since ascending the throne on May 1, with the two affirming the closeness of ties between the countries that were once wartime foes.Trump and first lady Melania were warmly received by the emperor and Empress Masako throughout the day, starting with a welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo in the morning and a state banquet in the evening.The Japanese government chose the Trumps to become the first state guests of the country's new imperial era called Reiwa, which followed th…READ FULL ARTICLE
