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LOOK: Japanese imperial couple’s visit to Baguio in 1962

/ 04:40 PM January 28, 2016

 Crown Prince Akihito receives the keys to the city from Mayor De Guzman (in eyeglasses).

Japanese Crown Prince Akihito (right) and Princess Michiko receive the keys to the city from Baguio Mayor Norberto F. de Guzman (in eyeglasses) in 1962.

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who are currently in the Philippines for a five-day state visit, shared memories of their travel to Baguio and Tagaytay  in 1962 to President Benigno Aquino III during their meeting at Malacañang yesterday.

The Japanese imperial couple first visited the country in 1962 when they were still crown prince and princess as representatives of Emperor Hirohito.

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In these photos provided by Anjo Mendoza to the Inquirer, whose wife’s grandfather Norberto F. de Guzman was the mayor of Baguio at the time, the couple was seen being welcomed by the mayor and his wife as then Crown Prince Akihito received the keys to the city.

The Japanese emperor and empress are in the country to honor the fatalities of World War II in Manila and mark the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Japan and the Philippines. YG/RC

The Royal Couple receives a welcome gift from Mrs. Teodora De Guzman, wife of Baguio City Mayor Norberto F. De Guzman.

The Japanese crown prince and princess receive a gift from Teodora de Guzman, wife of the Baguio mayor.

 Crown Prince Akihito receives the keys to the city from Mayor De Guzman (in eyeglasses).

Mayor De Guzman and Crown Prince Akihito shake hands during the imperial couple’s visit.

 Crown Prince Akihito receives the keys to the city from Mayor De Guzman (in eyeglasses).

Philippine and Japanese officials meet in Baguio City during the visit of Japan’s crown prince and princess in 1962.

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