(27 May 2019) US President Donald Trump made history on Monday under a blazing, hot sun at Japan's Imperial Palace, becoming the first world leader to meet the new emperor of Japan.
The president and his wife, first lady Melania Trump were kicking off Monday's formal visit with handshakes and greetings with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.
Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on May 1, opening what is called the era of "Reiwa," or "beautiful harmony."
The president, who is on a four-day state visit, was the centre of attention at an outdoor welcome ceremony full of pomp and pageantry.
The couples stood on a raised platform as the national anthems of both countries were played.
Trump then walked by himself down a red carpet and stood at attention atop another platform, listening to a military band.
Then he continued down the red carpet to review Japanese troops while Naruito and both men's wives held back.

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