Dian Kusumo
IDXChannel - Japanese Emperor Naruhito paid a visit to Indonesia. This is his first visit after being appointed Emperor of Japan on May 1, 2019.
"This means his first overseas visit after he (the emperor) ascended the throne," Press Secretary Kojiro Shiojiri said in a statement in Jakarta on Sunday.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako made a five-day visit to Indonesia and arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Saturday (17/6).
Secretary Shiojiri said that Emperor Naruhito visited Indonesia at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) who visited Japan in July last year.
Shiojiri also said that Emperor Naruhito was eager to see firsthand the development of relations between Indonesia and Japan.
Shiojiri said Emperor Naruito visited two places in Jakarta, namely Lebak Bulus MRT Depot and Pluit Reservoir Pumping Station, on Sunday.
