What an emotion in Tokyo: Brigitte Macron paid a discreet and warm tribute to Akie Abe during a meeting organized on Thursday, April 2. This tête-à-tête, prepared just before the reception at the imperial palace, was marked by the memory of the tragedy of July 8, 2022, and by real solidarity and support. Arriving on … Read more
What a scene: on April 2, 2026, at exactly noon, the presidential car stopped under a light drizzle in front of the imperial palace in Tokyo, where Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcomed Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron for an official visit. The handshake, the president’s kiss on the hand, and the cherry trees still … Read more
Brigitte Macron experienced a true initiation into traditional arts during a visit to Japan: theater, calligraphy, and pottery punctuated her day at Harumi High School in Tokyo. You will discover how the First Lady engaged with students and teaching staff, true to her priorities for education and the fight against school bullying. In brief: visit … Read more
Emmanuel Macron begins this Tuesday an Asian tour in Japan and then in South Korea, from March 31 to April 3, with a series of bilateral meetings and economic events. You will discover why this visit, organized amidst tension in the Middle East, is significant for French foreign policy. In short: this mission aims to … Read more
Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel Macron will fly out on March 31 for a four-day tour in Asia, starting with a visit to Japan and then a state visit to Korea. On the agenda: a prestigious state dinner in Tokyo and an immersion planned in the K-pop universe in Seoul, two highlights already confirmed in official … Read more