Leiden, The Netherlands, 2026-06-18 15:10:14 LEIDEN, 18-06-2026, Leiden University At the invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, Emperor Naruhito of Japan is paying a state visit to the Netherlands. Emperor Naruhito is accompanied by Her Majesty Empress Masako. The state visit is a confirmation of the close and historic relationship between Japan and the Netherlands. The countries share 426 years of bilateral relations. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst In the photo: Emperor Naruhito and King Willem-Alexander visit Leiden University. In the Academy Building, they visit a temporary exhibition of objects from various Leiden Japan collections, the Sweat Room where graduates sign their names, and the Senate Chamber. Credit: NL

Leiden, The Netherlands, 2026-06-18 15:10:14 LEIDEN, 18-06-2026, Leiden University At the invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, Emperor Naruhito of Japan is paying a state visit to the Netherlands. Emperor Naruhito is accompanied by Her Majesty Empress Masako. The state visit is a confirmation of the close and historic relationship between Japan and the Netherlands. The countries share 426 years of bilateral relations. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst In the photo: Emperor Naruhito and King Willem-Alexander visit Leiden University. In the Academy Building, they visit a temporary exhibition of objects from various Leiden Japan collections, the Sweat Room where graduates sign their names, and the Senate Chamber. Credit: NL

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Leiden, The Netherlands, 2026-06-18 15:10:14 LEIDEN, 18-06-2026, Leiden University At the invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, Emperor Naruhito of Japan is paying a state visit to the Netherlands. Emperor Naruhito is accompanied by Her Majesty Empress Masako. The state visit is a confirmation of the close and historic relationship between Japan and the Netherlands. The countries share 426 years of bilateral relations. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst In the photo: Emperor Naruhito and King Willem-Alexander visit Leiden University. In the Academy Building, they visit a temporary exhibition of objects from various Leiden Japan collections, the Sweat Room where graduates sign their names, and the Senate Chamber. Credit: NL

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