Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito arrived in the southeastern French city of Lyon on Friday for his first official visit to France to commemorate the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries.During the nine-day trip, he plans to meet French President Emmanuel Macron and attend a Japan-themed cultural event. It is expected to be his last foreign trip as crown prince as he is set to ascend the throne after Emperor Akihito abdicates April 30 next year.France invited the 58-year-old crown prince and Crown Princess Masako, but she did not accompany him as the Imperial Househol…READ FULL ARTICLE
