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Marcos kicks off Japan state visit by meeting Japanese Emperor, Empress

Published May 27, 2026 12:28 pm  |  Updated May 27, 2026 01:16 pm
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are welcomed by Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace on May 27, 2026. (PPA)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are welcomed by Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace on May 27, 2026. (PPA)
President Marcos began his first state visit in Japan by meeting Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos were granted an imperial audience on Wednesday morning, May 27.
During the state call, Marcos and the First Lady received two of Japan’s highest honors from the Emperor.
Marcos was conferred the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, while the First Lady received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown.
The Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, established in 1876 by Emperor Meiji, is bestowed on foreign heads of state, royalty, and distinguished leaders for exceptional service and contributions to Japan.
The Order of the Precious Crown, on the other hand, is traditionally awarded to female members of foreign royal families and high-ranking women dignitaries during state visits.
In a reciprocal gesture, the Philippines conferred the Order of Lakandula with the rank of Supremo or Grand Collar on Emperor Naruhito, while Empress Masako received the Order of Gabriela Silang.
Marcos is only the third world leader that the Emperor has received on a State Visit since his accession to the throne in 2019.
According to Malacañang, hosting a state visit is a rare honor extended by Japan to select foreign leaders.
In the afternoon, the President will meet with the Japan Philippines Parliamentary Friendship League (JPPFL), and will attend a roundtable meeting with Japanese stakeholders.
Later in the day, he is expected to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Ayala Group and Japanese companies.
A state banquet will then be held for him and his delegation on Wednesday evening.
Marcos is also scheduled to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss stronger security, economic, and regional cooperation, and witness the signing and exchange of a major trade and investment agreement and new security and maritime initiatives.
Marcos arrived in Tokyo for his four-day visit on Tuesday night.
The plane carrying him, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and the Philippine delegation arrived at Haneda International Airport at 6:31 p.m. (Japan time).
Upon his arrival, he met with the Filipino community.
The visit coincides with the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan.
Marcos previously visited Japan during his official and working visits to Tokyo and Osaka in 2023 and 2025, respectively.
READ MORE: Marcos to Filipinos in Japan: Continue being true friends with Japanese

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