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Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh taken on Japanese temple tour
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh engaged in traditional ceremonies and cultural tours, strengthening UK-Japan relations during their five-day official visit, officials reported.
- During their five-day visit that began Thursday, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh toured Sojiin Temple, Koyasan on their third day.
- The visit is intended to strengthen ties and includes representing King Charles III on an official trip covering Tokyo and Osaka, featuring the World Exposition in Osaka.
- They followed local rituals by removing shoes, entering Danjo Garan, turning the Rokkaku Kyouzou, searching for lucky pine needles and touring the Reihoukan Museum with 100,000 items and 21 national treasures.
- Their gestures drew public praise and they were hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at an Imperial Palace tea party on Friday, attended by Princess Aiko, marking their first meeting since June last year.
- They are due to return to the UK on Monday after their five-day visit, which included discussions about Prince Hisahito's coming-of-age and meetings with Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko.
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