State Visit of Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan January 26-30, 2016 In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko is embarking on a five-day State Visit to the Philippines. It was in November 1962 when Their continue reading : State Visit of Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan