Japanese Emperor Naruhito met Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday during his first state trip since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.
Indonesian Widodo receives Japanese emperor
Naruhito and Empress Masako's visit to Southeast Asia's largest economy from June 17 to 23 came after Widodo invited the emperor during a trip to Tokyo last year.
The royal couple arrived at a presidential palace south of the capital Jakarta, flanked by dozens of supporters chanting “Welcome to Indonesia!” and a brass band playing the Japanese national anthem.
"The visit of the emperor and empress to Indonesia has further strengthened the friendship between our people," Widodo told reporters before a formal lunch meeting.
