State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan to the Kingdom of Belgium (20-25 June 2026)
2026/6/29
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the Kingdom of Netherlands and the Kingdom of Belgium from 13 to 25 June at the invitation of His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander and His Majesty the King Philippe. Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress stayed in Belgium from 20 to 25 June and during 23 and 24 June, attended the official program such as the Official Welcome Ceremony at Royal Palace of Brussels and Place des Palais, the State Banquet given at the Castle of Laeken by Their Majesties the King and Queen.
- Interview with Ambassador OSUGA prior to the visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress (article in English published by The Brussels Times on 18 June)
Activities of Their Majesties during the visit
- Saturday 20 June Arrival in Belgium
- Sunday 21 June Stay at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon
- Monday 22 June Arrival at the Castle of Laeken
- Tuesday 23 June Official Welcome Ceremony, Visit to the City Hall of Brussels, Meeting with the Prime Minister, Visit to the Federal Parliament, State Banquet
- Wednesday 24 June Visit to Namur City, Visit to imec, Visit to KU Leuven
- Thursday 25 June Formal farewell to Their Majesties the King and Queen, Audiences with Japanese nationals living in Belgium and Belgian people with ties to Japan, Departure from Belgium