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.
Thousands gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted them for the new year. Emperor's nephew Hisahito joined the event for the first time.
The royal was accompanied by his wife, Empress Masako, 61, and their daughter Princess Aiko, 23, as he waved from the ledge of the Imperial Palace at cheering well-wishers.