Visit to Japan of His Royal Highness Jean, Grand-Duke of Luxembourg, and Her Royal Highness Joséphine-Charlotte, Grand-Duchess of Luxembourg (Announcement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

March 9, 1999

His Royal Highness Jean, Grand-Duke of Luxembourg, and Her Royal Highness Joséphine-Charlotte, Grand-Duchess of Luxembourg, accompanied by a suite, will visit Japan from April 3 to 12, 1999 and stay in Japan as State Guests from April 3 to 9, 1999.
During their stay in Japan, Their Royal Highnesses will make a State Call on Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan.
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress will host a State Dinner in honor of Their Royal Highnesses.
The Prime Minister and Mrs. Keizo Obuchi will host a Dinner in honor of Their Royal Highnesses.
The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of Their Royal Highnesses, which will further strengthen the friendly relations as existing between Japan and the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg.

Provisional Itinerary

April 3 (Sat.) Afternoon Arrive at New Tokyo International Airport (Narita)
April 4 (Sun.)  
April 5 (Mon.) Morning Welcoming ceremony
State Call
Evening State Dinner
April 6 (Tue.) Evening Dinner hosted by the Prime Minister and Mrs. Obuchi
April 7 (Wed.) Evening Return Banquet
April 8 (Thu.)   Visit to Yamanashi
April 9 (Fri.) Morning Farewell Call
Afternoon Visit to Osaka
April 10 (Sat.)   Visit to Kanazawa
April 11 (Sun.)   Sojourn in Kanazawa
April 12 (Mon.) Morning Departure from Kansai International Airport
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