State visit to Britain being planned for emperor, empress in June

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Gosh - just wonder how appropriate these plans are, given that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving Chemo, as is also the case with Princes Kate.

Big deal!

Gosh - just wonder how appropriate these plans are, given that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving Chemo, as is also the case with Princes Kate

Totally agree. not much thought put into accepting the request and/or asking for one.

Gosh - just wonder how appropriate these plans are, given that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving Chemo, as is also the case with Princes Kate.

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Totally agree. not much thought put into accepting the request and/or asking for one.

I guess some people did not read the article:

Preparations between the British and Japanese governments are proceeding with consideration for the king's health. Buckingham Palace said in February that Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and advised to postpone public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment.

Oh dear

semperfiToday  07:06 am JST

Gosh - just wonder how appropriate these plans are, given that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving Chemo, as is also the case with Princes Kate.

”Preparations between the British and Japanese governments are proceeding with consideration for the king's health”

Nice of you to be concerned. But sounds like they're on it.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will be warmly welcomed.

Never has such a state visit been needed to boost diplomatic spirits confidence than both monarchies together can provide.

What a lovely picture at the top, an I hope Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have a successful visit, especially to Oxford, where I live about 10km from.

Charles will have fond memories of his trip(s) to Japan too, I should think, and meeting the environmentalist CW Nicol.

Hoping they can all be relaxed together, not too much Japanese formality!

Some commentators, as always so knowledgable......

These thing are made public after several committees and meeting are held in different levels.

Is not that one side just says "I am going to visit you" or "come visit us"... there is many many procedures and considerations before these kind of things are made public.

And truth to be said, if either side could not answer the call, it would be canceled if required.

So if the Royal and Imperial families made this plublic is that everything is a go... (unless force majeure)

RelaxandFocus.

A most excellent point. Read the article. The negative commenters about Japan in general, it seems, read the headlines and then make ignorant comments.

RelaxandFocus.

A most excellent point. Read the article. The negative commenters about Japan in general, it seems, read the headlines and then make ignorant comments.

You're right about people sometimes just focusing on headlines.

There's nothing inherently wrong with expressing a negative opinion about Japan, or any other country, though, is there? Everyone is entitled to their own viewpoint, positive or negative.

You're right about people sometimes just focusing on headlines.

There's nothing inherently wrong with expressing a negative opinion about Japan, or any other country, though, is there? Everyone is entitled to their own viewpoint, positive or negative.

That does not apply to people who obsessively make multiple accounts just to spam inflammatory comments about Japan and diminishing other people's opinions.

Basically, His Majesty the Emperor is so busy that even plans for several months ahead are filled. The fact that the Imperial Household Agency has made the announcement means that coordination with the UK has almost been completed.

It's all right to criticize Japan, but if it's not accompanied by content, it's nothing more than slander.