President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to a welcome ceremony at Japan’s Imperial Palace to meet Japan's newly crowned Emperor Naruhito, Monday, May 27. Trump is the first world leader to meet Naruhito since he ascended to the throne on May 1. pic.twitter.com/5KmBANhigd
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Via Daily Mail:
President Donald Trump got the red carpet treatment on Monday at Japan’s Imperial Palace where he made history by becoming the first world leader to meet with the new emperor of Japan.
The president and first lady Melania Trump kicked off the formal visit with handshakes and greetings with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.
Trump, who is on a four-day state visit to Japan, was the center of attention under the blazing sun at an outdoor welcome ceremony full of pomp and pageantry.
The couples stood on a raised platform as the national anthems of both countries were played.