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HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ’Ulukalala and HRH Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tuku’aho of the Kingdom of Tonga to Visit Japan
April 11, 2025
His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Tupouto’a ’Ulukalala, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Tonga and Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tu’imatamoana’I Fanakavakilangi Fakafanua Tuku’aho will visit Japan to attend Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, from April 16 to 19, 2025.
- During their stay in Japan, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will invite Their Royal Highnesses to a dinner. Also, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino will have an imperial audience with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
- In addition, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, will hold a foreign ministers’ meeting with Crown Prince Tupouto’a ’Ulukalala, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces.
- The Government of Japan hopes that this visit will further strengthen the friendly relations between Japan and the Kingdom of Tonga.
(Reference) HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ’Ulukalala’s past visit to Japan
2012: Visited Japan as Trainee, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, upon invitation by MOFA.
2024: Visited Japan to attend the 2nd Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue.