TOKYO - Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako departed Saturday for their trip to the Netherlands and Belgium, marking their fourth official overseas visit aimed at promoting international goodwill since the emperor's accession to the throne.
During the trip of about two weeks, the emperor and empress will attend welcoming ceremonies and banquets hosted by the royal couples of the two European countries. It will be their first visit to the Netherlands in 13 years and to Belgium in 27 years.
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