From left, Belgium's King Philippe, Japan's Empress Masako, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Belgium's Queen Mathilde pose on the Royal Domain during a state visit in Laeken, Belgium, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during a gala dinner at the Castle of Laeken in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple visits Belgium to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet/ABACAPRESS.COM
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during a gala dinner at the Castle of Laeken in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple visits Belgium to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet/ABACAPRESS.COM
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during a gala dinner at the Castle of Laeken in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple visits Belgium to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet/ABACAPRESS.COM