{"id":343953,"date":"2026-03-23T16:16:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/2026\/03\/in-pictures-prince-albert-ii-and-charlene-celebrate-japan-in-monaco-with-princess-akiko-of-japan\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:16:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:16:59","slug":"in-pictures-prince-albert-ii-and-charlene-celebrate-japan-in-monaco-with-princess-akiko-of-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2026\/03\/in-pictures-prince-albert-ii-and-charlene-celebrate-japan-in-monaco-with-princess-akiko-of-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"In pictures: Prince Albert II and Charlene celebrate Japan in Monaco with Princess Akiko of Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b><strong>In 2026, Monaco is celebrating twenty years of diplomatic relations with Japan, a friendship inaugurated with great pomp and ceremony on Saturday.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n<p>It was to the beat of taiko drums that Monaco paid tribute to Japan on Saturday 21 March. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene presided over the opening of the \u2018Japan in Monaco\u2019 day on the esplanade of the Grimaldi Forum, in the presence of a distinguished guest: Princess Akiko of Mikasa, cousin of Emperor Naruhito, sent by the Imperial Family to represent Japan at these festivities. Louis Ducruet was also among the dignitaries present.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653873173_1471032271055576_7523942144427476586_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653873173_1471032271055576_7523942144427476586_n-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653873173_1471032271055576_7523942144427476586_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653873173_1471032271055576_7523942144427476586_n.jpg 843w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 Sarah Steck \/ Prince\u2019s Palace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654856120_1471032047722265_1442512629412474402_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654856120_1471032047722265_1442512629412474402_n-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654856120_1471032047722265_1442512629412474402_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654856120_1471032047722265_1442512629412474402_n.jpg 843w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 Sarah Steck \/ Prince\u2019s Palace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The official ceremony saw the Prince and Princess watch a dance performance by Mimoza Koik\u00e9, a Japanese dancer with the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, accompanied by the powerful rhythms of Japanese percussion. For the occasion, Princess Charl\u00e8ne had chosen a floral dress by Zimmermann, subtly evoking the delicate cherry blossoms, a symbol of spring in Japan.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"343695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656079443_1471032201055583_415335442199419457_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656079443_1471032201055583_415335442199419457_n-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656079443_1471032201055583_415335442199419457_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656079443_1471032201055583_415335442199419457_n.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"343691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656845475_1471032421055561_5945365127040001074_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656845475_1471032421055561_5945365127040001074_n-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656845475_1471032421055561_5945365127040001074_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656845475_1471032421055561_5945365127040001074_n.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><i>\u00a9 Sarah Steck \/ Prince\u2019s Palace<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>In his address delivered in front of the Japanese Garden, Prince Albert II highlighted the \u201ccloseness and bonds of friendship\u201d that unite the two countries, setting the tone for a year dedicated to cultural exchange and dialogue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654382761_1471032607722209_8169554896776020100_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654382761_1471032607722209_8169554896776020100_n-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654382761_1471032607722209_8169554896776020100_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654382761_1471032607722209_8169554896776020100_n.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 Sarah Steck \/ Prince\u2019s Palace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"related\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"hg27DiSyGF\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2025\/12\/matcha-takes-over-monacos-cafes-a-growing-trend-from-japan\/\">Matcha takes over Monaco\u2019s caf\u00e9s, a growing trend from Japan<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Matcha takes over Monaco\u2019s caf\u00e9s, a growing trend from Japan&#8221; &#8212; Monaco Tribune\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2025\/12\/matcha-takes-over-monacos-cafes-a-growing-trend-from-japan\/embed\/#?secret=OjVuo78JCu#?secret=hg27DiSyGF\" data-secret=\"hg27DiSyGF\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vingt-ans-de-liens-diplomatiques\"><h2><b><strong>Twenty years of diplomatic ties<\/strong><\/b><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n<p>Relations between the Principality and Japan date back more than three decades. A Japanese honorary consul was appointed in Monaco as early as 1994, and was elevated to the rank of honorary consul-general in 1999. On 14 December 2006, a joint agreement formalised full diplomatic relations between the two states, paving the way for the appointment of Japan\u2019s first ambassador to Monaco, Yutaka Iimura.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655777198_1471032164388920_4318625861902613994_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655777198_1471032164388920_4318625861902613994_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655777198_1471032164388920_4318625861902613994_n-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655777198_1471032164388920_4318625861902613994_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 Sarah Steck \/ Prince\u2019s Palace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since then, ties between the Principality and the Land of the Rising Sun have continued to strengthen in cultural, scientific and institutional spheres.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"343703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654260567_1471032044388932_4127167873438918949_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654260567_1471032044388932_4127167873438918949_n-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654260567_1471032044388932_4127167873438918949_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/654260567_1471032044388932_4127167873438918949_n.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"343699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656063929_1471032427722227_4265610694144902027_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656063929_1471032427722227_4265610694144902027_n-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656063929_1471032427722227_4265610694144902027_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656063929_1471032427722227_4265610694144902027_n.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 Sarah Steck \/ Prince\u2019s Palace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>In addition to the opening ceremony, 21 March featured a packed programme running from 10 am to 5 pm on the esplanade and in the Japanese Garden adjacent to the Grimaldi Forum. From the moment the event opened, visitors were able to explore an exhibition dedicated to Japanese craftsmanship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2026, Monaco is celebrating twenty years of diplomatic relations with Japan, a friendship inaugurated with great pomp and ceremony [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":343720,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1825,243,254],"tags":[2830],"post_sectags":[5270],"post_format":[2462],"class_list":["post-343953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editors-choice","category-news","category-people-en","tag-prince-albert-ii-en-2","sectag-japan","format-photos-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>In pictures: Prince Albert II and Charlene celebrate Japan in Monaco with Princess Akiko of Japan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In 2026, Monaco is celebrating twenty years of diplomatic relations with Japan, a friendship inaugurated with great pomp and ceremony on Saturday. 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