Imperial Palace, Japan 3 June 2015 President Benigno S. Aquino III and Emperor Akihito exchanged gratitude during a state call of the President on Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace. In their meeting, President Aquino thanked Japan’s extended assistance at the wake of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) while Emperor Akihito thanked continue reading : Welcoming Ceremony and State Call on Their Majesties