Netherlands hosts Japan’s emperor Naruhito to boost 400-year ties

No Comment Video. Netherlands hosts Japan’s emperor Naruhito to boost 400-year ties Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 17/06/2026 - 15:51 GMT+2 The Netherlands welcomed Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to Amsterdam on 17 June during an official visit aimed at celebrating the long-standing relationship between the two countries. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted a formal ceremony at the Royal Palace, where the royal couples stood for the Dutch and Japanese national anthems and reviewed a ceremonial guard of honour. Children waving Dutch and Japanese flags gathered outside the palace as the imperial and royal families greeted guests and officials. The event also brought together Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Following the ceremony, the Japanese imperial couple travelled to the National Monument in central Amsterdam to lay a wreath in tribute to victims of war and conflict. The visit comes as Japan and the Netherlands continue to strengthen diplomatic, economic and cultural cooperation built over more than 400 years of bilateral relations. Historical ties date back to the early seventeenth century, when Dutch traders were among the few Europeans permitted to maintain commercial links with Japan. The official programme is expected to include meetings and events designed to reinforce those longstanding connections between the two nations. Japan Netherlands Naruhito Royal families Diplomacy Top stories Now playing Next Netherlands hosts Japan’s emperor Naruhito to boost 400-year ties Now playing Next Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya Now playing Next Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 17th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Preserving Qatar’s Cultural Heritage In partnership with Media City Now playing Next World Environment Day summit demands faster climate action In partnership with Azpromo Now playing Next Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes Now playing Next Air passengers to enjoy free cabin bags as decade-long EU talks end Now playing Next Iran duped Trump into a bad deal, Bolton warns Now playing Next 'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater Now playing Next Iran declares victory and Israel digs in as US deal faces first test Now playing Next Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter incident Now playing Next An influencer, a PR specialist and a bishop: Who are the latest EU-sanctioned disinformation actors? Now playing Next EU Parliament approves 'strictest-ever' migration law Now playing Next Hundreds of cats rescued from being eaten in Vietnam Now playing Next Europeans head to World Cup in droves, but which country has seen the best supporter turnout? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremony No Comment Ukraine: Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia home kills one, injures seven No Comment Washington's Lincoln Memorial pool turns green days after renovation No Comment Kazakhstan’s skies welcome Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup Sport All of Uzbekistan readies to watch history at its first World Cup Europe Today Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire Health news France is releasing millions of sterile insects to fight tiger mosquitoes Europe News One killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Business Tashkent International Investment Forum opens amid high-level diplomacy and business talks Europe Today G7 leaders press Trump on Ukraine as summit wraps up Nature Fisherman wrestles great white shark to free it from hook Sport Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0 ADVERTISEMENT No Comment UK lions predict England's World Cup fate Europe News EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget Europe News Russia says yacht making 'dangerous approach' in Channel prompted warning shots Qatar Qatar 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran framework deal before Friday's signing Europe News Kyiv seeks license to produce Patriot systems for Ukraine and Europe Switzerland UN says 2.4m refugees will need resettling in 2027 and warns of shortage of options Business Line Industrial zones attract manufacturers and logistics investment Russia Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during training flight ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT