Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-06-17 10:07:15 AMSTERDAM, 17-06-2026, Dam Square At the invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, Emperor Naruhito of Japan is paying a state visit to the Netherlands. Emperor Naruhito is accompanied by Her Majesty Empress Masako. The state visit is a confirmation of the close and historic relationship between Japan and the Netherlands. The countries share 426 years of bilateral relations. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst In the photo: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima officially welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at Dam Square in Amsterdam. After the delegations are introduced, the Royal Military Band Johan Willem Friso plays the national anthems of both countries. This is follo

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-06-17 10:07:15 AMSTERDAM, 17-06-2026, Dam Square At the invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, Emperor Naruhito of Japan is paying a state visit to the Netherlands. Emperor Naruhito is accompanied by Her Majesty Empress Masako. The state visit is a confirmation of the close and historic relationship between Japan and the Netherlands. The countries share 426 years of bilateral relations. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst In the photo: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima officially welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at Dam Square in Amsterdam. After the delegations are introduced, the Royal Military Band Johan Willem Friso plays the national anthems of both countries. This is follo

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-06-17 10:07:15 AMSTERDAM, 17-06-2026, Dam Square At the invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, Emperor Naruhito of Japan is paying a state visit to the Netherlands. Emperor Naruhito is accompanied by Her Majesty Empress Masako. The state visit is a confirmation of the close and historic relationship between Japan and the Netherlands. The countries share 426 years of bilateral relations. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst In the photo: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima officially welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at Dam Square in Amsterdam. After the delegations are introduced, the Royal Military Band Johan Willem Friso plays the national anthems of both countries. This is follo

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