Office of the President
Malacañan Palace

STATEMENT

CEREMONIES OF THE ACCESSION TO THE THRONE OF
HIS MAJESTY EMPEROR NARUHITO
22 October 2019
Tokyo, Japan

The Philippine Government and the Filipino nation join the people of Japan in the auspicious Ceremonies of the Accession to the Throne of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito.

We are honored and privileged to witness the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor.

We felt the ardent joy of the Japanese people and their abiding love for His Majesty during this joyous celebration.

The Philippines conveys its warm wishes for the Reiwa era under His Majesty’s ideals, wisdom and benevolence.

The Philippine Government is confident that this historic occasion will bring new momentum in the further strengthening of an already excellent Philippines-Japan relationship built on a legacy of friendship that succeeding generations will continue to treasure and cultivate. END