Thread: The Latest: Trump meets Japan's Emperor Naruhito

The Latest: Trump meets Japan's Emperor Naruhito

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School children wait for President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump to arrive participate in a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

TOKYO – The Latest on President Donald Trump's visit to Japan (all times local):

9:40 a.m.

President Donald Trump and Japan's Emperor Naruhito walked along a red carpet in the courtyard of the Imperial Palace after meeting on Monday.

Trump is the first world leader to meet Naruhito since he ascended to the throne on May 1.

The president, who is on a state visit to Japan, is being treated to a welcome ceremony full of pomp and pageantry.

Trump stood at attention alone atop a platform before he walked along a red-carpeted route to review troops. He also passed in front of a group of schoolchildren feverishly waving U.S. and Japanese flags.

Trump wore a red tie that matched the color of the carpet. He was accompanied by first lady Melania Trump.

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9:25 a.m.

President Donald Trump is at Japan's Imperial Palace meeting the new emperor.

The president and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, are kicking off Monday's formal visit with handshakes and greetings with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.

Trump is the first world leader to be meet Naruhito, who ascended to the throne on May 1, opening what is called the era of "Reiwa," (RAY-wah) or "beautiful harmony."

Trump will go later to the Japanese state guest house for meetings, a working lunch and joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The president will also be the guest of honor at an imperial banquet at the palace hosted by the emperor.

Trump opened a four-day state visit to Japan on Saturday.

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It was a beautiful ceremony at the home of their new Emperor. Very nice for all.

Trump is first world leader to meet Japan's new emperor

May 26, 2019 / 9:35 PM / AP

Donald Trump made history Monday as the first world leader to meet with the new emperor of Japan. Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on May 1, opening what is called the era of "Reiwa," or "beautiful harmony."

The president and first lady Melania Trump kicked off the formal visit with handshakes and greetings with Naruhito and Empress Masako.

Mr. Trump, who is on a four-day state visit to Japan, was treated to a welcome ceremony full of pomp and pageantry. On a hot, sunny day, he stood at attention alone atop a platform before he walked along a red-carpeted route to review troops. Military bands played and Mr. Trump passed in front of a group of schoolchildren waving U.S. and Japanese flags.

A group of Japanese and American dignitaries attended the event, along with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie.

After his visit with Japan's new emperor, Mr. Trump will meet with Abe at Tokyo's official state guest house. The world leaders and their respective teams are scheduled to have lunch together.

Mr. Trump and Abe will also be participating in a joint press conference at Akasaka Palace.

First published on May 26, 2019 / 9:35 PM

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