Japanese Royal Couple arrives on two-day visit to Chennai

December 04, 2013 15:06

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrived in Chennai today on a two-day visit to city.

The royal couple were received by State Minister for Higher Education P Palaniappan and senior government officials at the Airport, sources said.

During their visit, the couple is scheduled to visit Kalakshetra Foundation later in the day, sources said.

Tomorrow, they are expected to make a visit to the Children's Park in Guindy before attending the luncheon hosted by Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah.

The royal couple would also attend a function at the Spastics Society of Tamil Nadu and are expected to leave for Tokyo the same day.

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