Japan emperor, empress arrive in Vietnam today
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The 83-year-old Akihito is the first-ever Japanese emperor to visit Vietnam. He will be given a red carpet welcome by Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang tomorrow.
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During the visit, the Emperor and Empress will meet the abandoned wives of former Japanese soldiers from World War II.
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The imperial couple is also scheduled to meet with a dozen surviving widows and family members of Japanese war veterans.
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Despite their stormy relations in the past, Vietnam and Japan have steadily improved their ties.
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Today, Japan is the biggest foreign donor of Vietnam and one of its top investors and trading partners.
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State Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh greets the Emperor and Empress.
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